The Common Apple Tree (Malus pumila) is a well-known fruit tree that produces delicious apples used for fresh eating, cooking, and making cider. Apple trees are a staple in many home orchards and gardens due to their versatility and the wide variety of apples they can produce ...The Common Apple Tree (Malus pumila) is a well-known fruit tree that produces delicious apples used for fresh eating, cooking, and making cider. Apple trees are a staple in many home orchards and gardens due to their versatility and the wide variety of apples they can produce.
This deciduous tree offers both ornamental value with its beautiful spring blossoms and practical benefits in the form of nutritious, flavorful fruit. Depending on the variety grown from seed, apples may vary in size, color, and taste, but all make excellent additions to any garden or orchard.