Easy To Grow Hrmn99 Crispy Apple Fruit Plant & Tree (1.5-3.5..More

Here is a general description of the apple plant (Malus domestica), one of the most widely cultivated and economically important fruit trees globally:

🌳 Apple Plant Overview
Scientific Name: Malus domestica

Family: Rosaceae (rose family)

Origin: Central Asia (Kazakhstan region); now grown in temperate regions worldwide

🌿 Botanical Characteristics
Growth Habit
Type: Deciduous tree

Height: Typically 3–12 meters (10–40 feet), depending on variety and rootstock

Lifespan: Can live for several decades with proper care

Leaves
Shape: Oval with serrated (toothed) edges

Size: 5–12 cm long

Arrangement: Alternate along branches

Color: Dark green on top, lighter underneath

Flowers
Bloom Time: Spring

Color: White or pink

Structure: Five petals, fragrant, bisexual

Pollination: Mostly cross-pollinated by bees; some varieties are self-fertile

🍏 Fruit Description
Type: Pome (fleshy fruit with a core)

Shape: Round to conical

Color: Varies by cultivar — red, green, yellow, or a mix

Size: Typically 5–10 cm in diameter

Taste: Sweet, tart, or a mix, depending on the variety

Seeds: 5 seed pockets (carpels) inside the core

🌱 Growing Conditions
Climate: Temperate climate with cold winters (requires chilling hours for dormancy)

Soil: Well-drained loamy soil, pH 6.0–7.0

Sunlight: Full sun (at least 6 hours per day)

Watering: Regular, especially during flowering and fruiting

🔧 Cultivation Details
Propagation: Typically grafted onto rootstocks for desired traits

Pruning: Done annually to maintain shape, increase sunlight penetration, and encourage fruiting

Spacing: Depends on rootstock — dwarf varieties can be planted closer (2–3 m), standard varieties require more space (4–6 m)

💡 Uses
Fresh Consumption: Eaten raw or added to salads and desserts

Processed: Juices, cider, vinegar, jam, dried apples, and baked goods (e.g., pies)

Health Benefits: High in dietary fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants

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