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- Height and Spread: Apple plants can grow up to 30 feet tall, with an equally large crown diameter ².- Bark: The bark of the apple plant is usually brown and scaly ².- Leaves: The leaves of the apple plant are simple, oval-shaped, and have fine teeth along the margins ².- Flowers: Apple flowers are showy, with five white petals, often tinged with pink, and numerous stamens ².- Fruit: The apple fruit is a pome, with a ripened ovary and surrounding tissue that becomes fleshy and edible ².- Cultivation: Apple plants require well-drained soil and moderate sunlight, and are typically grown in areas with a distinct winter period ¹ ².Additional Information- Apple plants are native to Central Asia, but are now cultivated worldwide ³.- There are over 7,500 known cultivars of apples, with different varieties bred for various tastes and uses ³.- Apple plants are prone to fungal, bacterial, and pest problems, but can be controlled through organic and non-organic means ³.