Plantae>Magnoliophyta>Magnoliopsida>Rosales>Rosaceae>Malus pumila P. Miller
| The familiar apple tree, a small-medium sized tree from Eurasia. Often planted in orchards but rarely escaping; not a pest. Carroll Co., VA 7/27/03. |
| Leaves are bluntly toothed and white-hairy beneath. Durham Co., NC 4/24/05. |
| Large white-pinkish flowers appear in late April. Durham Co., NC 4/24/05. |
| Flower/fruit clusters are usually borne on short spur branches. Durham Co., NC 4/24/05. |
| Bark detail. |
| Mature tree. Carroll Co., VA 10/29/06. |
More information:
Trees of Wisconsin
USDA PLANTS database (uses the odd "common name" creation "Paradise Apple")
Virginia Tech Dendrology
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