Plants in genus malus
Malus 'Adirondack'
Malus 'Adirondack' is a vase-shaped tree known for its carmine red buds that open to waxy-white flowers. It is insect and disease-resistant, making it a hardy choice for various landscapes. This tree produces bright orange fruit that persists into winter, attracting butterflies, birds, and bees. It is drought-tolerant and adaptable to many soil types, making it a versatile addition to gardens. Its upright, narrow growth habit makes it suitable for smaller spaces.
Malus 'Royalty'
Malus 'Royalty' is a deciduous tree known for its brilliant purple-red foliage in spring and deep pink fragrant flowers. It produces dark red persistent fruit that is edible and used in jams and jellies. This low-maintenance tree grows up to 20 feet tall and wide, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.
Malus domestica 'Braeburn'
Malus domestica 'Braeburn' is an apple variety with yellow-green striped fruit and a dark red blush. Known for its crisp and tangy flavor, it is self-fertile and requires around 700 chill hours. The tree produces fragrant white blooms in spring and is hardy in zones 4-10.
Malus domestica 'Red Prairie Spy'
Malus domestica 'Red Prairie Spy' is an apple tree that produces juicy and sweet apples, with white blossoms that attract pollinators. It grows 10-15 feet tall and thrives in zones 4-8, requiring full sun and well-drained soil. This variety is not fully self-pollinating and needs 800 chill hours for optimal fruit production, making it a reliable choice for apple enthusiasts.
Malus 'Profusion'
Malus 'Profusion' is a small deciduous tree with bright red flowers and dark pink centers. It features bronzed green summer foliage and harvest gold fall color, along with deep reddish-purple fruit that attracts songbirds. This adaptable and hardy tree is resistant to various diseases and displays drought tolerance.
Malus domestica 'Yellow Delicious'
Malus domestica 'Yellow Delicious' is a self-pollinating apple tree known for its sweet, crisp, and juicy apples. This late-season variety is both cold-hardy and heat-tolerant, making it a reliable choice for various climates. It serves as an excellent pollinizer for other apple varieties and typically reaches a height of 12-18 feet for semi-dwarf and 18-25 feet for standard trees. The tree requires full sun, well-drained soil, and good air circulation, with pruning recommended in late winter or early spring.
Malus domestica 'Macoun'
Malus domestica 'Macoun' is a dessert apple tree known for its honeyed berry taste and juicy, snow-white flesh. This semi-dwarf tree is a cross between McIntosh and Jersey Black apples and is hardy in growing zones 4-7. It requires a pollinating partner and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
Malus sargentii
Malus sargentii is a naturally dwarf crabapple tree known for its fragrant white flowers and dark red crabapples that persist through winter. It attracts butterflies, bees, and songbirds, making it a lively addition to gardens. The tree thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil, suitable for USDA zones 4-8. Its dark green foliage turns a striking yellow in the fall, adding seasonal interest. The small, edible fruits are ideal for making jelly.
Malus domestica 'Fuji'
Malus domestica 'Fuji' is a cross between Red Delicious and Virginia Ralls Genet, known for its juicy, crisp, and sweet fruit. This apple tree is hardy in USDA Zones 6-9 and can grow up to 25 feet tall. It has a long shelf-life and is great for snacking, baking, and cider.
Malus domestica 'Honeygold'
Malus domestica 'Honeygold' is a semi-dwarf apple tree known for its sweet, crisp, and juicy golden to yellowish-green fruit. It blooms with fragrant white and light-pink flowers and is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8. The tree requires full sun and well-drained soil, and it is not self-pollinating, needing another apple variety for pollination. It has moderate resistance to apple scab and produces a late-season harvest in September. The fruit can be stored for 2 to 3 months, making it a practical choice for home orchards.
Malus 'Indian Magic'
Malus 'Indian Magic' is a deciduous tree that grows 15 to 20 feet tall, known for its mauve pink flowers in mid-spring and golden-orange fall foliage. In winter, its bright red fruits turn a reddish-orange, attracting birds. This tree is adaptable to various soil types and is drought tolerant. It requires full sun or partial shade, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Malus 'Purple Prince'
Malus 'Purple Prince' is a fast-growing tree known for its rosy red spring blooms and purple bronze foliage. In fall and winter, it produces ruby red fruit, adding seasonal interest. This tree is very disease resistant and thrives in urban environments, making it suitable for various landscapes. It is hardy in zones 4-8 but is not drought tolerant, requiring regular watering for optimal growth.
Malus domestica 'Mutsu'
Malus domestica 'Mutsu' is a cross between Golden Delicious and Indo Apple, producing large greenish-yellow fruit with a sweet-tart flavor. This prolific apple tree requires a pollinator and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Known for its fragrant pinkish-white blossoms, it is a popular choice for home orchards.
Malus domestica 'King David'
Malus domestica 'King David' is an apple variety known for its firm, crispy, and juicy yellow flesh with a spicy, tart flavor. This disease-resistant apple requires a pollinator for optimal harvest and thrives in full sun with around 300 chill hours. The tree is adaptable to well-drained soil and requires moderate moisture. It produces large harvests at a young age, making it a valuable addition to any orchard. Pruning during dormancy helps maintain its health and productivity.
Malus domestica 'Pink Pearl'
Malus domestica 'Pink Pearl' is a medium-sized fruit tree known for its pink-fleshed apples introduced in 1944. It has fragrant pink spring blooms and is very cold hardy, requiring around 600 chill hours. This heirloom variety ripens in late August to mid-September and is resistant to apple scab.
Malus domestica 'Winter Banana'
Malus domestica 'Winter Banana' is a mid-season apple variety with pale yellow skin and a pink blush. This heirloom apple requires less than 400 chill hours and is partially self-pollinating. It grows well in mild winter regions and is known for its prolific bearing and precocious nature. The apples are best for fresh eating, sauces, and cider, and they store well for several months.
Malus domestica 'Enterprise'
Malus domestica 'Enterprise' is a robust apple variety known for its crimson-red skin and crisp, sweet-tart flavor. This apple tree is resistant to common diseases such as apple scab and fire blight, making it a reliable choice for growers. It blooms with fragrant pink and white flowers, attracting pollinators like bees and hummingbirds. The tree is cold hardy and thrives in full sun with nutrient-rich, loamy soil. 'Enterprise' apples are harvested in late fall and can be stored for up to two months. Developed in North America in 1994, this variety requires another apple tree nearby for pollination.
Malus domestica 'Rubymac'
Malus domestica 'Rubymac' is an apple variety known for its large, bright red fruit with a hint of green. The flesh is crisp, sweet, and tart, making it a favorite in cold climates. It is disease-resistant and attracts pollinators, but requires a pollinating partner for fruiting.