Apple (Malus pumila)

Also Known As: Paradise apple, Common apple
Plant Family: Rose (Rosaceae)

Identification Guide: *Print version
Phenophase Field Guide: *Print version

2009 Live Map - View

Did you Know? Apple trees are planted in orchards for agricultural purposes and also as ornamentals. The common apple tree, now wide spread in the United States, was introduced from Europe. In fact, it is widely thought that the Romans were the first to cultivate apples into the tasty and juicy fruits they are today. They often naturalize in moist sites with good soils, or can be indicators of old homesteads or settlements.

Identification Hints: There are many sub-species and varieties of apple trees found across the United States. The common apple is distinguished by its tough rounded leaves which are hairy below. The leaves appear rolled as they emerge from buds. Young twigs often are hairy. Native apple species are generally more shrub-like and have more conspicuous lobes on leaves.

Phenological Observations of Interest: First Leaf, All Leaves Unfolded, First Flower, Full Flower, End of Flowering, First Ripe Fruit, 50% Color, 50% Leaf Fall

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2009 Live Map for Apple

Below you can view the latest 100 observations that have been reported in 2009 for Apple (If the map below is empty then there have not been any 2009 observations reported.)

Use the navigation buttons on the left to zoom in/out and pan around. Click on each place marker to get detail information about that observation.

= First Leaf
= All Leaves Unfolded
= First Flower
= Full Flower
= End of Flowering
= First Ripe Fruit
= 50% Color
= 50% Leaf Fall

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