This large hybrid group of small trees have a short brown trunk with spreading thornless branches that form a dense rounded crown. It has dark green leaves and the pinkish saucer-shaped flowers appear in spring followed by editable sweet fruit.  

Hardiness zones 3 to 9 

Malus x domestica is a selection of hybrids that originated from Malus pumila and include hundreds of cultivars. It originated from south Europe to south-west Asia but is now grown through out the world. 

Generally they grow in a wind protected sunny position with a cool moist climate and are very frost tolerant. They will tolerate moderately fertile to organic rich fertile moist soils and respond to fertilising during the growing period. 

Apple's are grown for there fruit and are cultivated in orchids or in larger domestic gardens. Dwarf varieties are suitable for small gardens and the plants can be grown on the cost or inland establishing in 3 to 5 years. The trees are also grown for there floral display and for summer shade and requiring two for pollination or plants with 2-varieties grafted on the one root stock can be obtained. ID 2211

Malus (MAH-lus) x domestica (do-MES-ti-ka)

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Rose Family