How do I know what kind of apple tree I have?
How do I know what kind of apple tree I have?
In late summer and early fall, look for the telltale fruit hanging from the branches of the tree. The fruit is the best way to determine what kind of apple tree you have encountered. Use an apple-tree catalog or online resource to find pictures of individual fruit, and match it to what you see.
What trees give you apples?
An apple is an edible fruit produced by an apple tree (Malus domestica). Apple trees are cultivated worldwide and are 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.
What kind of apples come from New Zealand?
The following varieties of NZ apples are harvested between February and May:
- Ambrosia™
- Ballarat.
- Braeburn.
- Cox’s Orange.
- Dazzle (RT)
- Envy.
- Fuji.
- Gala.
Is my apple tree edible?
Are wild apple trees edible? Both types of wild apple trees are edible, but the cultivated tree descendent will likely produce larger, sweeter fruit. The fruit of a wild tree will be small and sour, yet very attractive to wildlife.
What is the best apple tree for a small garden?
Apple – Lowfruit Maloni Gullivers apple which grows to just 1m tall or Pixie apple trees, which are grafted on to dwarf M27 rootstock, produce lots of small, juicy apples. Pear – Concorde is a flavoursome, good cropper but make sure it’s grown on Quince C rootstock as these are the smallest, growing to 2.5-3m.
What are New Zealand Envy apples?
Developed in New Zealand in 2008, Envy™ is a trademarked brand of the Scilate apple variety. It is the result of a cross between Royal Gala and Braeburn, using natural plant-breeding methods. Envy™ is an extremely robust apple that stands up well to the rigours of the modern supply chain.
What is Kashmiri apple?
Kashmir apples are the finest quality of apples from Kashmir in India. They are smooth skinned and blush red in color. They are one of the healthiest fruit. They are good source of vitamin c, dietary fiber, flavonoids and antioxidants.
Are there any apples that are not edible?
Closely related to wild apples (malus sieversii), European crab apples (malus sylvestris) do not appear frequently and bear bitter fruits which have too tart of a flavor for consumption, according to Jake Fleming of the University of Wisconsin.
Are any apple trees poisonous?
ANSWER: Pear and apple trees are not particularly toxic, nor are the ripe fruit. The seeds contain amygdalin, which is a glycoside that can release cyanide. One would have to eat a lot of seeds to ever get cyanide poisoning by this route.
How do you tell the difference between a male and female apple tree?
If a tree is dioecious it only has male or female parts, not both. If a tree is male and contains flowers, then it has male flowers and produces pollen. Meanwhile, if a tree is female and contains flowers, then it has female flowers and produces fruit.
