• The apple is the fruit of the apple tree, or Malus domestica, which is one of the most widely-cultivated fruit trees in the world. (bookrags.com)
  • The Red Delicious and Gold Delicious apples are two widely-recognized cultivars of Malus domestica. (bookrags.com)
  • The genome of the domesticated apple (Malus × domestica Borkh. (youris.com)
  • We report a high-quality draft genome sequence of the domesticated apple ( Malus × domestica ). (youris.com)
  • An apple is a sweet, edible fruit produced by an apple tree (Malus domestica) . (redzet.eu)
  • Some eating apples are hybrids but others are attributed to M. domestica or M. pumila . (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
  • Significant improvement of apple (Malus domestica Borkh. (bvsalud.org)
  • Most of the domesticated apple varieties are from the European apple ( Malus pumila Mill). (illinois.edu)
  • Malus pumila in the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) , U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. (wikimedia.org)
  • The original wild ancestor of Malus pumila was Malus sieversii, found growing wild in the mountains of Central Asia in southern Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Xinjiang, China. (redzet.eu)
  • This cultivar originated as a partial tree mutation of Malus pumila 'Tenroy' (U. S. Plant Patent PP4,121). (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
  • The genus Malus consist of 15 primary species with nine from Asia,two from Europe, andfour from North America. (illinois.edu)
  • in the genus Pyrus, and transferred to Malus in 1803 to produce the nomenclatural treatment used here. (wikipedia.org)
  • Though it originated in central Asia, being in the Malus genus, it's a host plant for the same species of lepidoptera as our native crabapple. (leavesforwildlife.com)
  • Trees in the Malus genus are a larval host for 256 species of lepidoptera, including tuliptree silkmoth, apple sphinx moth, laurel sphinx moth, large lace-border moth, and variable oak-leaf caterpillar moth. (leavesforwildlife.com)
  • Phylogenetic reconstruction of Pyreae and the genus Malus, relative to major Rosaceae taxa, identified the progenitor of the cultivated apple as M. sieversii. (youris.com)
  • Apple trees are cultivated worldwide, and are the most widely grown species in the genus Malus. (redzet.eu)
  • Malus is a genus of about 35 species of deciduous trees and shrubs from Europe, Asia and North America. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
  • Genus name from Latin is an ancient name for apple. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
  • This Flowering Pillar Crab Apple is popular with bees due to the beautiful, white flowers with a hint of pink that open in April-May. (ornamental-trees.co.uk)
  • This crab apple tree is suited to most soils but will thrive in moist, well-drained soil and is tolerant of pollution. (ornamental-trees.co.uk)
  • Our pot grown Pillar Crab Apple trees can be planted at any time of the year. (ornamental-trees.co.uk)
  • If you're planting Pillar Crab Apple in spring or summer, water well for the first few months. (ornamental-trees.co.uk)
  • Pillar Crab Apple trees can be pruned in winter. (ornamental-trees.co.uk)
  • They do not require hard pruning and you should not trim the tips of crab apple branches. (ornamental-trees.co.uk)
  • Weeping Crab Apple) Malus x purpurea 'Crimson Cascade' grows to be a lovely weeping small apple tree with cascading branches and a display of vibrant crimson-pink flowers in Spring. (bluebellnursery.com)
  • Malus prunifolia is a species of crabapple tree known by the common names plumleaf crab apple, plum-leaved apple, pear-leaf crabapple, Chinese apple and Chinese crabapple. (wikipedia.org)
  • Profusion crab apple is a hybrid, sometimes classified as malus x moerlandsii . (havlis.cz)
  • In apple, a subclade of MADS-box genes, normally involved in flower and fruit development, is expanded to include 15 members, as are other gene families involved in Rosaceae-specific metabolism, such as transport and assimilation of sorbitol. (youris.com)
  • Apples are a popular and widely cultivated fruit. (lush.com)
  • Deep, red fruit with excellent flavor, firm texture make for a good fresh eating apple. (greenleafnursery.com)
  • You can prune Apple trees for many reasons, but the main ones are to help increase the following year's harvest or the help i mprov e the current year's crop , especially for those that are grown for fruit production. (directree.org)
  • H owever , neglected Apple trees are likely to stop producing fruit and become more unruly and unattractive. (directree.org)
  • After specific pruning methods, the fruit harvest of an Apple tree can be increased. (directree.org)
  • Malus prunifolia has at least four varieties, some are grown for their fruit: Malus prunifolia var. (wikipedia.org)
  • A survey of the main orchard found at least 51 apple trees with fruit blossoms. (widespreadmalus.com)
  • Last year, for comparison, we could count on one hand the number of trees with fruit buds, and we harvested all of 6 apples. (widespreadmalus.com)
  • Orchard apple or common apple, domestic apple is a deciduous, medium-sized tree that is well known for its profuse clusters of white, saucer-shaped blossoms in late April-May, gnarly branches, and red, crisp fruit, ripening September-November. (leavesforwildlife.com)
  • For basic cultural information on the growing of apples, see Home Fruit Production, Apples (University of Missouri Extension publication G6021), which is available for inspection or purchase at the Kemper Center Information Desk. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
  • Most trees sold today for the home apple grower are grafted onto dwarfing rootstocks (dwarf or semi-dwarf), resulting in trees which, in comparison to standard trees, are (1) easier to manage (spray, prune and harvest) and (2) produce fruit at an earlier age. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
  • Spring apple blossoms and fall fruit do, of course, add color and interest to the landscape. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
  • Apple trees offer a remarkable diversity of flavors, colors and textures and have a lifespan that far exceeds many other fruit trees. (treesofantiquity.com)
  • The heirloom apple trees for sale are varieties that will offer fruit from July through November, offering almost six months of superior flavors rarely found on the supermarket shelf. (treesofantiquity.com)
  • Ectopic expression of the PISTILLATA homologous MdPI inhibits fruit tissue growth and changes fruit shape in apple. (bvsalud.org)
  • Smith, Paul A. and Ruhsam, Markus (2021) Wild apple Malus sylvestris on Pabaigh Mor. (soton.ac.uk)
  • Significant exchange with Malus sylvestris, the crabapple, resulted in current populations of apples being more related to crabapples than to the more morphologically similar progenitor Malus sieversii. (redzet.eu)
  • Malus sylvestris var. (agwaycapecod.com)
  • This species is a very good pollinator for the cultivated apples[200]. (pfaf.org)
  • The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, is still found today. (redzet.eu)
  • The genome sequence also provided proof that Malus sieversii was the wild ancestor of the domestic apple-an issue that had been long-debated in the scientific community. (redzet.eu)
  • The present form of the cultivated apple tree is thought to have resulted from the natural crossbreeding between the Asian wild apple (Malus sieversii) and the Oriental apple (Malus orientalis). (drhauschka.com)
  • Apple trees do not breed true from seed, and thus nearly all modern domestic or garden apple trees are established by grafting material taken from well-known cultivars. (bookrags.com)
  • Generally apple cultivars are propagated by grafting onto rootstocks, which control the size of the resulting tree. (redzet.eu)
  • There are more than 7,500 known cultivars of apples, resulting in a range of desired characteristics. (redzet.eu)
  • The skin of ripe apples is generally red, yellow, green, pink, or russetted although many bi- or tri-colored cultivars may be found. (redzet.eu)
  • There are more than 7,500 known cultivars of apples. (redzet.eu)
  • Edible apple cultivars do not grow particularly well on their own roots. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
  • Apple seeds do not normally contain very high quantities of hydrogen cyanide but, even so, should not be consumed in very large quantities. (pfaf.org)
  • Their fruits are green t o red apples that contain carpels which encase dark-brown seeds. (directree.org)
  • They knew that when trees were grown from the seeds of cultivated apple trees, their apples did not have the same properties as those of the mother tree. (drhauschka.com)
  • Scab is the most troublesome disease that affects apple trees. (backyardgardener.com)
  • Very productive red apple that was selected for its resistance to apple scab and cedar apple rust. (greenleafnursery.com)
  • Prone to apple scab. (backyardgardener.com)
  • Domestic apple is susceptible to various diseases and pests such as mildew, rusts, aphids, apple scab, and black spot. (leavesforwildlife.com)
  • GRANDGALA shows good resistance to cedar apple rust, but has some susceptiblity to apple scab, fire blight and powdery mildew. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
  • Apple trees can grow to a height of 30 feet and a width of 15 feet with a growth of 8 to 12 feet per year. (backyardgardener.com)
  • Important Info : Do not plant in low areas where frost settles or where apple trees have previously been planted. (backyardgardener.com)
  • Apple trees tend to be small to medium - sized trees that rarely reach no higher than 8m tall. (directree.org)
  • Apple trees tend to flower towards the end of spring/beginning of summer in blossom clusters of five-petalled, pinky -white flowers. (directree.org)
  • Apple trees provide an essential food source for many birds. (directree.org)
  • Apple trees are also known for their typically 'bushy' nature, makin g them an ideal nesting site for Blackbirds. (directree.org)
  • Occasionally , you will also find that Apple trees are grown ornamentally in gardens. (directree.org)
  • Apple trees have a bushy form/growth-habit which some desire to control. (directree.org)
  • Untrained apple trees should ideally be pruned each year between November and M arch before the first leaves appear. (directree.org)
  • Trained Apple trees , however, when healthy, can benefit from Summer pruning, typically between July and August. (directree.org)
  • It is advised that weaker Apple trees are left alone as their leaves provide the tree with a vital food source which shouldn't be taken away. (directree.org)
  • The pruning of apple trees can get quite confusing, so it is always suggested that you consult your loc al tree surgeon who will be able to answer your questions and help to advise you on what your tree may need or require. (directree.org)
  • Those trees produced a few hundred Hewe's Virginia Crab apples. (widespreadmalus.com)
  • Apple trees are large if grown from seed. (redzet.eu)
  • At the height of spring in May and June, apple trees are exuberantly covered in delicate apple blossoms. (drhauschka.com)
  • Ancient manuscripts show that in the 8th century B.C., the Babylonians planted apple trees in the herb garden of King Marduk-apla-iddina (8th to 7th century B.C.) for medicinal purposes. (drhauschka.com)
  • Apple trees or apples in paintings of Mary, Joseph and Jesus represent Mary's great fertility. (drhauschka.com)
  • They first started cultivation of apple trees in Central Europe, passing on the art of grafting. (drhauschka.com)
  • Lastly, the suggested uses for each of these antique apple trees are just that-- suggestions. (treesofantiquity.com)
  • Our certified organic apple trees growing in the field range from 4-8 feet in height, and are pruned to approximately 4-5 feet in height when shipped as bare root apple trees. (treesofantiquity.com)
  • The great majority of our organic apple trees range from 5/8" to 3/4" in caliper and most have side branches (feathered), which often leads to earlier fruiting. (treesofantiquity.com)
  • Malus florentina is a deciduous Tree growing to 8 m (26ft) by 6 m (19ft). (pfaf.org)
  • Fire blight, apple rust disease, black rot, and bitter rot can all be a problem as well as the following insect pests: aphids, red mite, flat-headed apple-tree borer, friot-tree bark beetle, codling moth, and apple maggots. (backyardgardener.com)
  • 15) This is another look at a cluster of wild apple tree flower buds. (all-creatures.org)
  • A firecracker for autumn colour, Malus tschonoskii has a distinctive upright, flame-like form and is a medium sized tree reaching a height and spread of 5 x 3 metres in 20 years. (ornamental-trees.co.uk)
  • Commercial rootstocks have gained popularity in the 20th century as they possess the following characteristics: tree size control, early flowering, and resistances to crown rot, fire blight, and woolly apple aphid. (illinois.edu)
  • Malus x purpurea 'Crimson Cascade' grows to be a very small tree with weeping branches. (bluebellnursery.com)
  • Discovery' is a low maintenance apple tree variety which is very popular for small and medium sized gardens. (primrose.co.uk)
  • The leaves of an Apple tree are dark green and ovate with toothed edges. (directree.org)
  • Apple tree bark is a grey-brown and textured, often covered in many bumps, scales or ridges. (directree.org)
  • The Apple tree can be susceptible to a variety of pests and diseases. (directree.org)
  • Requires a different variety of apple tree within 500 feet for cross pollination. (canadiantreenursery.com)
  • The apple is a deciduous tree, generally standing 6 to 15 ft (1.8 to 4.6 m) tall in cultivation and up to 30 ft (9.1 m) in the wild. (redzet.eu)
  • The apple tree draws on all of nature and is a key source of nectar for bees. (drhauschka.com)
  • In the Bible story, Adam and Eve were evicted from the Garden of Eden after taking a bite from an apple from the tree of knowledge. (drhauschka.com)
  • In both this fairy tale and Mother Hulda by the Brothers Grimm, where the apple tree calls "Oh, shake me, shake me, we apples are all ripe", the apples represent the confrontation with female sexuality and once again, symbols of love. (drhauschka.com)
  • Wealthy Apple is a small tree that is typically grown for its edible qualities. (forde-nursery.com)
  • As a result, apple varieties sold in commerce today have all been grafted onto rootstocks which, inter alia, control the size of the tree. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
  • The home grown heirloom apple tree has historically been the central figure in the providing the nutrients and treats for past generations. (treesofantiquity.com)
  • Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe, and were brought to North America by European colonists. (redzet.eu)
  • This new understanding of the apple genome will help scientists in identifying genes and gene variants that contribute to resistance to disease and drought, and other desirable characteristics. (redzet.eu)
  • Bloom Sprays-Fireblight on apples require special sprays during blossom. (batesnursery.com)
  • The fruits are showy red apples with hints of yellow, which are carried in abundance in early fall. (forde-nursery.com)
  • Apples have long been budded onto seedling rootstocks. (illinois.edu)
  • From around 100 B.C., they passed on the knowledge of this technique to their northern provinces where they planted up to 1,000 apple varieties. (drhauschka.com)
  • It should be grouped in a sunny location with other apple varieties. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
  • The scientific name 'malus' is derived from the Greek 'malon', meaning apple, although the origins of this term are still unknown. (drhauschka.com)
  • It produces red round apples (which are botanically known as 'pomes') with hints of yellow and white flesh which are usually ready for picking from early to mid fall. (forde-nursery.com)
  • It features white blossoms which appear in early spring, followed by very large, bright red apples with firm flesh and a tart but sweet taste. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
  • The weeping habit makes Malus x 'Crimson Cascade' very suitable for small gardens with limited space. (bluebellnursery.com)
  • Dark purple crab apples develop on the branches in late summer and autumn. (bluebellnursery.com)
  • Apples have religious and mythological significance in many cultures, including Norse, Greek and European Christian traditions. (redzet.eu)
  • Like the Greek nymphs known as the Hesperides, Idun guarded over golden apples in her garden. (drhauschka.com)
  • Crab apples are not picky about soil type or pH. (havlis.cz)
  • Apple buds are soft and fuzzy. (directree.org)
  • Wealthy Apple features showy clusters of lightly-scented white flowers with shell pink overtones along the branches in mid spring, which emerge from distinctive pink flower buds. (forde-nursery.com)
  • Quite often, you will find t hat the topside of apple leaves are slightly f urry with downy hairs and that their underside s are more densely hai ry. (directree.org)
  • 75% of the nutritive substances contained in apples are found in or directly beneath the peel. (drhauschka.com)