Apple Tree Seeds – Malus domestica Fruit Plant

Apple is a deciduous fruit tree grown for its attractive foliage, spring blossoms, and edible fruits. It is well suited to temperate climates and adapts to a range of garden and orchard settings with proper care. Trees develop a rounded canopy and require seasonal temperature changes for healthy growth. Apple trees are commonly planted in home gardens, orchards, and landscape settings where they provide ornamental interest as well as fruit production over time.

Features

• Deciduous tree with seasonal growth cycle
• Produces spring blossoms and fruit-bearing branches
• Suitable for home gardens and orchard planting
• Adapted to temperate climate conditions
• Develops a rounded canopy structure
• Long-lived perennial growth habit
• Suitable for landscape and edible garden use

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Malus domestica
• Common Name (US): Apple
• Seed Type / Variety: Malus domestica
• Growth Habit: Deciduous fruit tree
• USDA Zones: 3-8
• Planting Season: Fall to Early Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: November-February after cold stratification
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30-60 days after cold stratification at 34-41°F (1-5°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained loamy soil with moderate fertility
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
• Mature Plant Size: 15-30 feet tall, 15-25 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 15-25 feet apart