Common Apple (Malus pumila)

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Common Apple (Malus pumila)

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.

Common Apple (Malus pumila) leaves

Leaves are bluntly toothed and white-hairy beneath.

Durham Co., NC 4/24/05.

Common Apple (Malus pumila) blossoms

Large white-pinkish flowers appear in late April.

Durham Co., NC 4/24/05.

Common Apple (Malus pumila) flowers

Flower/fruit clusters are usually borne on short spur branches.

Durham Co., NC 4/24/05.

Common Apple (Malus pumila) bark

Bark detail.

Common Apple (Malus pumila) tree

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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