Malus domestica

Apple tree

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Deciduous fruit tree bearing edible pomes; requires winter chill and full sun for optimal flowering. Best suited for outdoor cultivation in temperate climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Apple tree
Family Rosaceae
Genus Malus
Species Domestica
Origin Central Asia
Blooming Spring, white to pink flowers in clusters.
Leaf Color Green turning yellow/brown in autumn
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Loamy, well-drained soil with pH 6.0 to 7.0; organic matter essential.

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Watering

Deep watering during active growth; reduce significantly in winter dormancy. Avoid waterlogging roots.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun (minimum 6-8 hours daily) for fruit production; poor light leads to disease and low yield.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced NPK fertilizer early spring; compost mulch annually in autumn.

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Pruning

Annual pruning in late winter to remove dead wood and shape canopy for air circulation.

Pest Control Aphid Apple Maggot Fly Codling Moth Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
10000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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