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Apple tree

The apple is a small trees, typically 15-50′ tall, forming a short crooked trunk about and a globe-shaped crown with spreading, crooked branches. They prefer full sun, moist to partially dry well-drained conditions, and fertile loamy soil. The cultivated Apple is vulnerable to many insect pests and disease organisms, although some cultivars have greater resistance to them than others. Dwarf cultivars are available that produce full-sized fruit on trees less than 10′ tall.

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Apple tree

Apple tree fast facts

Scientific Name

Malus pumila

Family

Rosaceae

Garden Type

Edible Garden, Anywhere

Wildlife

Bees, Birds

Native Plant Region

No

Light needs

Full Sun

Water Needs

Medium

Plant Type

Deciduous, Perennial, Tree

Bloom Color(s)

White

Height

10 + feet

Width

10+ feet

Months in Bloom

June, July, August, September

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

Yes
Apple tree

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