Apple-Tree

Basisdaten

apple (Malus hybrid) leaf
apple (Malus hybrid) leaf
  • apple (Malus hybrid) leaf
  • apple (Malus hybrid) leaf backside
  • apple (Malus hybrid) flower
  • apple (Malus hybrid) bud
  • apple (Malus hybrid) trunk / stem
  • apple (Malus hybrid) fruit
description: 

The apple is originally from Asia and is cultivated around the world for several thousand years. Even in mythology / religions it plays a role in many countries. The genome of the apple was deciphered in 2010, which results in the increasing number of patented apple varieties has come on the market.

Tree profile

name botanical: 
Malus hyb.
family: 
Rose family (Rosaceae)
species: 
deciduous tree
height: 
up to 10 m (33 ft) (33 ft)
leaf: 

The leaves of Apple tree are ovate, dark green with asymmetrical leaf base. The leaf margins are curved and serrated.

leaf shape: 
ovoid
leaf margin: 
serrated
leaf position: 
alternate
fall foliage: 
yellow
flowering: 
April - May
blossom color: 
white - pink
blossom description: 

The flowers are red to white and have five petals.

gender distribution: 
monoecious / hermaphrodite
fruit: 

The stone fruit (apple) varies greatly in color and size depending on the variety.

branches: 

The branches are red brown.

bark: 
The bark is gray-brown and peeling off.
root: 
Shallow-rooting plant to Heart-rooting plant
location: 
Sun to half-shade
soil: 
good garden soils
ph value: 
acid - alkaline
usage: 

single tree in gardens and parks, meadow orchard

Typical diseases for Apple-Tree

Typical fungi for Apple-Tree