| Botanical name | Malus domestica |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | August September October The flowers are white with a pink tinge and borne in Spring. |
| Common name(s) | Apple |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant has alternately arranged, dark green foliage. |
| Fruit | This tree bears edible fruit. |
| Soil conditions | Well-drained, acid soil. |
| Uses | Uses:: Cullinary: yes Medicinal: Cultural: Commercial: ornamental plant Cosmetics: Other Uses: Part Used: Attracts: Features: |
| Interesting planting ideas | Plant African marigolds, blue flax, chives, clover, foxgloves, nasturtiums, wallflowers around apple trees, they act as protection and and tonic. |
| Interesting info | An apple a day keeps the doctor away. which is true, apples have pectin in them, that helps to clear irradiation from the body. Its high vitamin and mineral content, especially vitamin C, makes it a wonderful health food. |
Malus domestica (Apple)
- Botanical name: Malus domestica
- Common name(s): Apple
- Categories: Fruits and Vegetables, Trees
Plant description:
Malus domestica is a deciduous tree bearing edible fruit and alternately arranged, dark green foliage. The flowers are white with a pink tinge and borne in Spring.
Family: Rosaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: MAY-lus doh-MESS-tik-a
Malus domestica requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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August September October
The flowers are white with a pink tinge and borne in Spring.
This plant has alternately arranged, dark green foliage.
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