The apple (Malus domestica) is a tree of the genus Malus and is one of the most widely cultivated trees. Apples are probably among the first cultivated trees. The apple fruit can be stored for months without losing most of its nutritional value. A wide variety of cultivars is known worldwide. Different cultivars are grown in both temperate and subtropical climates. Apples do not blossom in a tropical climate because they need lower temperatures. |