Apple Tree
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
Apple trees blossom pink in spring and load with crisp fruit in autumn. Hundreds of varieties exist, from sweet to tart, eaten fresh or pressed into cider.
🔬 Plant facts
| Scientific name | Malus domestica |
|---|---|
| Type | Fruit tree |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water | Moderate; deep roots |
| Height | 3–8 m |
| Flower | Pink-white blossoms → apples |
| Uses | Fresh eating, cider, pies |
| Growth | Bears fruit in 3–6 years |
| Best season | Autumn harvest |
💊 Apple Tree in the medicine industry
Apples are rich in fibre, pectin and quercetin; pectin is used in jams and studied for cholesterol control, and the saying 'an apple a day' reflects their long history in folk medicine.
🌱 Growing & care tips
Apple trees need full sun, well-drained soil and a second variety nearby for pollination; prune in winter to open the canopy and thin fruitlets for larger apples.
🍽️ How to use it
Apples are eaten fresh, baked into pies and crumbles, pressed into juice and cider, and dried into rings; the skin holds most of the fibre.
💡 Did you know? There are over 7,500 apple varieties grown worldwide — from tiny crab apples to the huge 'Honeycrisp', and the UK alone once grew over 2,000 distinct kinds.
⚠️ Apple Tree safety note: Apple seeds contain amygdalin, which releases cyanide when chewed — swallowing a few seeds is harmless, but don't chew and eat them. The flesh is perfectly safe.
⚠️ Important: Herbal and plant remedies can interact with medicines. Always ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any plant product for health purposes — especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking prescription drugs.
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