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Malus domestica Synonyms: M. pumila; M. sylvestris; M. sylvestris domestica; Pyrus malusCommon Name(s): Apple Family: Rosaceae Growth Habit: Perennial Invasiveness: Growing Days: 70 to 170 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=91° (F) | Opt.Max=81° (F) | Opt.Min=57° (F) | Abs.Min=46° (F) | Precipitation: 28 to 98 (in.) Winter Minimum: -40° (F) Soil pH: 6 to 7 Soil Texture/Type: Light to Medium Soil Drainage: Well Photoperiod Response: Long day, short day and day neutral Light Intensity: Bright to clear Comments: Species available that will grow anywhere. Longer growing season means larger crop. Diseases: Phytothora, Sclerotinia, Anthrachose, Helminthosporium/Bipolaris, Powdery Mildew, Rust Uses: Food - bev base, Food - fruit, Fuel - fuelwood, Poison - mammals, Medicinal - folklore Woodiness: Tree Climate: Subtropical, temperate Geographical Origin: Cultivated, North America
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