Malus pumila

Identifying Features

Common apple trees are small, growing up to 35 feet tall. Their bark is brown-gray and scaly.

The leaves are alternate and simple, 1-4" long, and egg-shaped. They’re round-toothed, and have hairy undersides. In the fall, they turn yellow.

Habitat & Range

Native to Eurasia, these trees were introduced to North America. They are still common in old fields and abandoned orchards.

Life Cycle

The fruit is easily recognizable, and often a yellow to red color.

Featured image by James Dake.