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Forestry Specialty Products - Species Characteristics

Cultivar Name - Apple  

 Botanical Information 

Genus: Malus 
Species: spp 


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Plant Type: Tree 
Native: No 
Commercial Product of Interest: Decorative floral stems, fruit, preserves 
Growth Requirements

Weed Control: Mulch 
Desirable pH: 5.8 to 6.5 
Sun / Shade: Full sun 

Means of Propagation

Seedling: Yes 
Rooted Cuttings: Yes 
Tissue Culture: Yes 
Grafted Seedlings: Yes 
Layering: Yes 

Harvest

Years to First Harvest:  
Years to Full Harvest:  
Harvest Method - Manual: Yes 
Harvest Method - Mechanical: No 

Production Information

Price per Stem (U.S. $):

Labor Requirements (hours/plant)

Additional Costs (U.S. $)

Potential Problems

Degree of Invasiness: No 
Degree of Suckering: No 
Seeding Rate: No 

Other Information

Additional Comment:   Photo: North Dakota State University 
Data Source(s): 1,2,23,71