Malus sp. (Apple)

Malus sp. (Apple) hot pink flower cluster in a close up, wood stems included.
Malus sp. (Apple) flower clusters in hot pink, clinging to rough wood branches near fence.

Botanical name: Malus sp.

Common name: Apple

Family: Rosaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 4-9

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Small tree; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Malus is a genus of deciduous trees native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and widely cultivated for both ornamental display and fruit production.

These trees are valued for their seasonal interest, combining spring flowering, summer foliage, and autumn fruit display.

Malus species grow as small to medium-sized trees with spreading to upright crowns and simple, often finely serrated leaves that turn yellow to red in autumn. In spring, they produce abundant blossoms in shades of white, pink, or deep rose, followed by pome fruits that range from large edible apples to small ornamental crabapples. Growth and fruiting performance depend strongly on sunlight, soil fertility, and winter chill, with most species thriving in well-drained soils and full sun. In USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4 8, Malus species are widely grown as orchard trees, landscape specimens, or flowering ornamentals, valued for their adaptability, seasonal beauty, and long history of cultivation.

Similar plants: Malus sp. (Apple)


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Malus sp. (Apple) tree with drooping branches and dark reddish purple leaves.
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Malus 'Echtermeyer'
Malus 'Echtermeyer' is an old German ornamental crabapple cultivar derived from Malus niedzwetzkyana × (Malus baccata × Malus prunifolia), with reddish foliage, flowers, and fruits inherited from M. niedzwetzkyana.
Malus sp. (Apple) tree with abundance of small dark red fruit on weeping branches
Malus sp. (Apple) tree drooping with numerous dark red fruits against a muted coral wall
Malus sp. (Apple) branch with numerous small red fruit growing on tree limbs close up
Malus sp. (Apple) branch with numerous small red fruit growing on tree limbs
Malus sp. (Apple) tree with small yellow and orange fruit hanging from many green leaves
Malus 'Butterball'
Malus sp. (Apple) dark red fruit on branches during a close up of the tree
Malus sp. (Apple) with clusters of small round red fruit growing densely upon thin woody branches
Malus sp. (Apple) tree with white flowers covering branches throughout the wooden trunk area.
Malus sp. (Apple) tree branches full with white flowers against green lawn background.
Malus sp. (Apple) close up of pale pink flower on tree branch with green leaves.
Malus kirghisorum
Malus sp. (Apple) tree with dark maroon leaves forming a rounded canopy silhouette.
Malus 'Royalty'
Malus sp. (Apple) with deep pink and white flowers on trees, spring tree view.
Malus sp. (Apple) trees with dense pink and white flower clusters covering the entire branches.
Malus sp. (Apple) tree with masses of small pink flowers and dark bronze foliage
Malus x purpurea
Malus sp. (Apple) white flower clusters among green leaves on tree branches for close up.
Malus sp. (Apple) white flower clusters blooming densely on branches along with lush green foliage.
Malus sp. (Apple) tree with many small red fruit hanging from thin woody brown branches
Malus sargentii
Malus sp. (Apple) tree with pale pink flower and green leaves close up branch
Malus kirghisorum
Malus sp. (Apple) pink white flower clusters on brown woody stems close up
Malus kirghisorum
Malus sp. (Apple) with many small purple fruit on a branch for close up.
Malus sylvestris
Malus sp. (Apple) tree with many small magenta flowers covering the dense wooden branches
Malus sp. (Apple) tree covered in dense clusters of small magenta flowers on thin branches.
Malus sp. (Apple) close up pink flower clusters on a thin woody branch stem.
Malus sylvestris
Malus sp. (Apple) dark red fruit on a branch, close up of the small clusters.
Malus sp. (Apple) with clusters of dark red fruit on a thin wooden branch.
Malus sp. (Apple) white flower on a branch, close up view of soft petals.
Malus domestica
Malus sp. (Apple) tree covered in abundant white flower clusters under sunlight, dense plant foliage.
Malus sp. (Apple) tree loaded with white flower clusters across thick branches and green leaves.
Malus sp. (Apple) tree with many small round red fruit and green foliage branches
Malus prunifolia
Malus sp. (Apple) tree with magenta flowers, tall trunk, brown bark, and dense branches.
Malus 'Liset'
Malus sp. (Apple) with magenta flower clusters in a close up view on thin branches.
Malus 'Liset'
Malus sp. (Apple) with soft pink flowers in a close up of the tree branches.
Malus niedzwetzkyana
Malus sp. (Apple) tree with white flowers blooming on thin brown woody branches close up.
Malus sieboldii
Malus sp. (Apple) white flower cluster, close up showing yellow stamens against thin branches.
Malus sieboldii
Malus sp. (Apple) white flower clusters covering branches on this dense tree close up
Malus sp. (Apple) dense white flower clusters covering many small branches with green leaves visible


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