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Apple Tree: Cultivation, Varieties, and Uses

The document talks about the apple tree. It explains that it is a tree cultivated in temperate climates for its edible fruit, the apple. It describes the characteristics of the tree such as its height of up to 10 meters, oval leaves, and fragrant white flowers. It also covers the conditions for apple cultivation, common pests such as mildew, and popular varieties like Golden Delicious and Fuji.

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Apple Tree: Cultivation, Varieties, and Uses

The document talks about the apple tree. It explains that it is a tree cultivated in temperate climates for its edible fruit, the apple. It describes the characteristics of the tree such as its height of up to 10 meters, oval leaves, and fragrant white flowers. It also covers the conditions for apple cultivation, common pests such as mildew, and popular varieties like Golden Delicious and Fuji.

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Apple tree

The apple tree is a well-known tree in the


the whole world for its fruit, the apple.
Currently, it is cultivated in various
areas, mainly in those that
they present temperate climates.

Name: The apple tree, whose


The scientific name is Pyrus malus.
it belongs to the rose family.
Origin
It has not been determined exactly the
origin of this tree, however, it
It is believed to have been introduced to Europe by the Romans.

Characteristics of the apple tree


The apple tree has deciduous characteristics, which means that
loses its leaves during autumn and winter. This tree is large
dimensions, individuals can easily exceed 10 meters in
height.

The main botanical characteristics of the apple tree are:

The apple tree has well-developed foliage. The crown of this


the tree is rounded and well open.
The leaves of the apple tree are oval and have a slightly serrated margin.
toothed. They have an abundant amount of villi on the underside.
The flowers of this tree are aromatic, like all species of the
family of the rosaceae, presents a corolla with 5 very petals
rounded, which are usually white in color. The flowers are
they cluster in bunches, each containing between 3 and 5 flowers. The apple tree
it has hermaphrodite flowers.
The apple, the fruit of this tree, has a skin of red, green or
yellowish, on the inside it has a fleshy and very juicy pulp.
The fruit of this tree is medium-sized (there are many
varieties of apples), reaching perfectly 6 centimeters
in diameter.
The apple seed is dark in color and is of a size that does not exceed
the 8 millimeters.

Apple cultivation
Apple cultivation has spread to various parts of the world due to the
economic importance of the fruit of this tree. Learn information
important factors you should consider if you want to learn how to plant
apples

The apple tree can reach heights of over 10 meters, which is


it is necessary to have a large space for its cultivation.
The climatic conditions for the ideal development of the apple tree are regarding
to precipitation, areas where it rains about 500 millimeters of water.
In relation to temperature, the apple tree requires abundant
cold hours for its growth, which is why it is necessary to cultivate it in areas
where the minimum temperatures during the cold season are below 8
degrees Celsius.
The apple tree grows well in various types of soil; however, it is very
It is important that these have good drainage, as they do not develop well in
conditions where there is stagnant water.
The best way to start apple tree cultivation is by plowing the soil and
checking that the soil has good drainage. Subsequently, it is necessary
plant the individuals of this tree, leaving a separation of about 2 meters
between each of them.
The apple tree can be propagated by seeds or cuttings.
The apple harvesting is done at the end of summer or during the
beginning of autumn.

Pests and diseases


Common apple trees are susceptible to attacks from numerous types of
fungi and bacteria in addition to insect pests.
Mildew, fungus characterized by powdery gray spots on leaves,
buds and flowers.
Aphids, commonly known as greenflies. Several species attack apple trees.
they are vectors of other diseases and reduce the vigor of the trees.
Fire blight disease

Varieties of apples
There are more than 7,500 varieties of common apple trees.
In the numerous varieties of common apple trees, some are distinguished
greater groups:
Golden Group: with yellow skin, includes varieties such as Golden Delicious,
Golden suprema, Golden Reinders, Smoothee, and others.
American Rojas group: includes varieties of skin more or less intensely
pigmented in red color. The most well-known has been the Starking delicious, but
now it is practically gone.
Galas Group: they are bicolor varieties that combine yellow and red.
Currently the red ones replace the others, although the color of the
Skin has no relationship with organoleptic quality.
Fuji Group: very late varieties that have fruit with a red color
dark with a slight brownish tinge, but they have good taste, hardness, and good quality.
conservation. Most varieties are called Fuji, followed by a number
that distinguishes it from the others.

Natural remedies with apple


Detox smoothie of apple and celery: if you want to make a good
detoxifying your body, this smoothie is an effective tool.
Eliminate toxins and give vitality to your body.
Anti-aging apple mask: learn a fantastic trick of
beauty to keep your skin firm, soft, and hydrated with this
apple mask. It gives you youthful skin and delays the appearance of
wrinkles.
Apple, orange, and spirulina juice: if you feel tired and need
Providing extra energy, this fantastic juice will give you nutrients.
essential to combat fatigue.
Apple and chia smoothie against cholesterol: eliminates bad cholesterol
from your arteries, consuming this fabulous apple and chia smoothie.

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