The apple tree (Malus pumila, commonly and erroneously called Malus
domestica) is a deciduous tree in the rose family best known for its
sweet, pomaceous fruit, the apple. It is cultivated worldwide as a fruit
tree, and is the most widely grown species in the genus Malus. The tree
originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, Malus sieversii,
is still found today. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in
Asia and Europe, and were brought to North America by European
colonists.
Harvest Period:
September - November