Guide Note

The Apple Tree is a deciduous tree that traces its origins to Asia. The tree trunk generally grows out three principal branches, with subsequent branches covered in thorns. The flowers and leaves bud in Spring and the fruit matures in the autumn.

Fast Facts

1. Scientific name: Malus domestica
2. Only 5% of apples grown from seed bear edible fruit
3. Must be cross-pollinated
4. Over 7,500 types of apples grown

The Mahalo Top 7

1. Wikipedia: Apple | Apple Cultivars
2. Texas A&M University: Home Fruit Production - Apples
3. University of Illinois: Apple Facts
4. Wikisource: The History of the Apple Tree
5. Nova Scotia Apples: The Life of an Apple Tree
6. DoItYourself.com: Apple Trees, Where and How to Plant
7. About Apple Trees: Apple Tree Pictures

Apple Tree Information and History

• Druidry: Apple Tree Information
• All About Apples: Apple Tree Varieties  
• Botanical.com: Apple - Herb Profile and Information
• Purdue University: Apple Tree History
• Apple Country: Apple History Timeline
• University of Illinois: Apple Life Cycle

Apple Tree Images

• Google Image Search: Apple Tree
• Photobucket: Apple Tree Images
• Flickr: Apple Tree Images
• Live Search Images: Apple Tree

Apple Tree Gardening Tips

• Mahalo's Guide to Gardening
• Ohio State University: Growing Apples in the Home Orchard
• North Carolina State University: Growing Apple Trees In The Home Garden
• Plant Answers: Apples Tree FAQ's
• ExpertVillage: Deer Proofing Fruit Trees Video (1:40)  

Planting

• BBC: Plant An Espalier Apple Tree
• About.com: Tips For Growing Apple Trees

Maintenance

• DIY Network: Pruning Apple Trees
• How To Do Things.com: How To Care For and Prune Apple Trees
• National Gardening Association: Food Gardening Guide
• Garden Organic: Apple Tree Pest Management
• Weekend Gardener: How To Prune An Apple Tree
• Yardener: Solving Apple Tree Problems

Apple Tree Buying Guides

• RI Fruit Growers: Apple Tree Buying Guide
• Organic Gardening: Tree Buying Guide
• Wise Geek: What Should I Consider Before Buying a Tree For My Yard?

Apple Tree Retailers

• Wayside Gardens: Apple Trees
• Nature Hills: Apple Trees
• Amazon.com: Apple Tree To Be Kit
• StarkBros.com: Stark Trees Bear Fruit Since 1816

Apple Tree Blogs and Forums

• GardenWeb Bonsai Forum: Growing Apple Bonsai From Seed
• Plant Propagation Forum GardenWeb: Apple Tree From Seed
• All About Apples: Apple Tree Forum
• Woof Poof Camino: History Of Apple Trees
• Eric Berlin: Our Apple Tree
• Yahoo! 360°: A-Ha... There Are Apples!!

Apple Tree in Culture

• White Dragon: The Wisdom of the Apple Tree