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Apple Tree

Malus domestica

Apple Trees are famous for their delicious fruit! They have pretty pink and white flowers in the spring.

Habitat: Gardens and orchards

Appearance

The Apple Tree has a rounded crown with ovate, finely toothed green leaves that turn yellow in fall. Its bark is often gray-brown and can be scaly, revealing pinkish hues beneath. In spring, it bursts with clusters of fragrant white or pink blossoms.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusMalus

Apple Tree

Interesting facts

Apples float in water because they are about 25% air!

It takes energy from about 50 leaves to grow one apple!

The most popular apple varieties can trace their origins back to Central Asia!

The science of growing apples is called pomology!

Special abilities

Apple Tree blossoms release a sweet scent to attract bees and other pollinators, helping it create delicious fruit.

Apple Trees can store energy in their roots and branches over winter, allowing them to quickly grow new leaves in spring.

Apple Trees produce tasty fruits that encourage animals to eat and spread their seeds, helping new trees grow far away.

Measurements & details

Height: 3-10 m
Canopy Spread: 3-8 m
Is Edible: Yes
Trunk Diameter: 15-60 cm
Lifespan: 50-100 years
Fruit Type: Pome
Growth Rate: Medium
Leaf Type: Deciduous

Ecological connections

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Bees collect nectar, transferring pollen between blossoms.

parasitizes

Codling Moth

Cydia pomonella

Moth larvae burrow into apples, feeding on the fruit's core.

eats

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

Birds consume fallen apples, helping disperse seeds.

eats

Meadow Vole

Microtus pennsylvanicus

Voles chew on bark near the base, especially in winter.

Traits

Spring Blooming

Celebrate the arrival of warmer weather with these cheerful plants that burst into beautiful flowers as spring awakens the world.

Fruit Bearing

These amazing plants develop fruits, which often contain seeds and are sometimes delicious treats for us or wildlife. They're nature's way of spreading new life!

Fruit Tree

Discover trees that grow delicious fruits, providing a natural bounty of snacks for people and animals alike. Imagine picking an apple right from the branch!

Agricultural

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Edible

Find plants that are safe and delicious to eat, offering tasty treats and nourishment from nature's pantry. Always check with an adult before tasting!

Longevous

Marvel at organisms that have an incredible capacity to live for a very, very long time, sometimes spanning centuries or even millennia. They are the elders of the natural world!