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Trees
Apple
(Malus)
Summary
| Order | Family | Sub-Family | Genus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosales
(Rosales) |
Rose Family
(Rosaceae) |
Amygdaloideae
(Amygdaloideae) |
Apple
(Malus) |
Overview
There are anywhere between 25 and 50 varieties of apples; there are also a lot of varieties which have been selectively grown for commercial purposes. They often have attractive white or pink/white blossom when in bloom. Apple Trees can be found over the whole of England and Wales, less so in Scotland and Ireland.
The most abundant apple trees are those grown for consumers (Mauls deomestica); of which are there are quite a variety. The most common 'wild' species is the crab apple (Mauls sylvestris). Apple trees are also grown ornamentally.
Apple is a hardwood and as such has been used in the past for woodworking and it is still used for carving and such. It can be used for setting jellies due to its high pectin levels. (Hawthorn (Crataegus) is also used for this purpose). Apples are, of course, also used for making cider!
Bushcraft
Edible friut of Mauls deomestica however all species contain hydrogen cyanide in their seeds. Good firewood and readily available in most of the UK.
Click below for more information of individual species at Plants For A Future website (PFAF.org)
General Info
| Description | Data | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Season | Deciduous | |
| Edible | Yes and no | Contains both. See below. |
| Uses | Medium | See below. |
| Burnability | Good | Burns well with a small flame and good heat output. |
| Hardness Rating | 56 | Rough scale of hardness from 0 - 100
(Zero being the softest wood and one hundred being the hardest) |
Gallery and Identification
Features common to majority of species:
Size - Species variation - 15m to 8m (Apple(Malus domestica) to Japanese Crab (Malus floribunda))
Bark - Brown and fissured
Leaves - Toothed margin around leaf. Often smooth and/or fury on upper side.
Reproductive Parts - Most species have white flowers.
Distribution - Most popular species are found all over England and Wales. Nearer costal areas in Ireland and Scotland. Also planted ornamentally.
Resources
Firewood
Food
Friut