Paradise Apple

 Paradise Apple a Species of Malus

Common Name:

• Apple 
• Malus
• Saib

Botanical Name:

Malus pumila

Name Story:

Paradise apple:

In the past, all foreign fruits including nuts were called apple. After the widespread of the story of Adam and Eve, the name, Apple was then solely referred to Malus pumila. In mythology, this plant was also believed to exist only in heaven which meant that Adam and Eve had stolen the forbidden fruit. So, it was always called Paradise apple.

Information:

Paradise apple is the most widely cultivated tree fruit around the globe. The three top apple-producing countries are China, the United States, and Poland with an economic impact of $3.55 billion in 2017. There are more than 7,500 known cultivars of apples throughout the world.

Scientific classification:

Genus:

Malus - Malus

Family:

Rosaceae - Rose

Order:

Rosales - Roses, elms, figs, and allies

Class:

Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots

Phylum:

Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes..

Characteristics:

Plant Type:  Tree

Lifespan: Perennial

Bloom Time: Spring

Plant Height:  7 to 49 feet

Spread:  15 to 30 feet

Flower Size:  1.2 to 1.6 inch

Habitat: Thickets, forests, fields, fence edges, shores, roadsides

Flower Color: White٫Pink

Leaf Color: Green

Fruit Color: Red٫ Yellow٫Green٫ Orange

Stem Color:  Purple٫ Brown

Interesting Facts:

The white trumpet-shaped flower is very beautiful, and so is its fruit. It is so attractive that people cannot help eating them. But it's a trap, because it is poisonous to the body. That’s why this flower represents a trap or snare. People born with this birth flower seem honest, but are in fact quite vixen-like. You might get hurt if you get too close to him or her. Only the sharp-witted might find them interesting.

Attract Birds:

Paradise apple grows juicy fruits that taste like paradise to a variety of bird species. The tree's flowers produce nectar that draws in pollinators, such as bees, and other insects, which attract insect-eating birds. Sparrows, finches and ruffed grouse eat paradise apple buds, and many birds enjoy its fruit. Some birds, including sparrows, chats, and orioles, may even nest among its branches.

Symbolism:

Good health, future happiness, temptation

Endangered Species:

• The wild population of paradise apple is considered as threatened in IUCN Red List since 2007. 
• It is categorized as endangered, which is very likely to become extinct in the near future, either worldwide or in a particular political jurisdiction. 
• The population trend of this species is decreasing in recent years.

Conditions Requirement:

Difficulty Rating:

Growing Paradise apple is easy as long as you can give them what they need. They are sensitive to certain types of pests and diseases.

Sunlight:

Full sun, Partial sun

Hardiness:

-40 ℉

Hardiness Zones:

3

Soil:

Sand, Loam, Clay

Care Guide:

Water:

Like many other apple trees, Paradise apple is a fairly thirsty plant. When first getting established, they should be watered weekly. Adding a thin layer of mulch around the base of the tree can help their soil maintain its moisture. As they mature, you should switch to less frequent but deeper waterings. Soaking soil down half a foot or more encourages the roots to dig deeper, helping them become more drought tolerant.

Fertilization:

Fertilization once a month during the growing season.

Pruning:

Deadhead (or remove) withered flowers after flowering.

Planting Time:

Spring, Fall

Harvest Time:

Late winter, Spring, Early summer, Mid summer

Propagation:

Cutting, Grafting, Sowing

Pests and Diseases:

Codling moths, oriental fruit moths, aphids, ring rot, black rot, bitter rot, alternaria leaf blotch..

Tips from Garden Coaches:

Paradise apple has a unique leaf shape, pink flowers, and edible fruits in fall. It is an excellent and easy-to-care-for tree species

Uses:

Beauty Improvement Value:

Removes acne and whitens. Usage: make tea with apple flower, rose, and orange flower, with a unique taste.

Garden Use:

Paradise apple is an ornamental tree that produces edible fruits. The fruit on this tree contains toxic seeds and possibly toxic leaves, while the fruit flesh itself is non-toxic. The tree produces showy, fragrant flowers, good for cut flower arrangements. Many paradise apple trees are cultivated as dwarf apple trees for the home gardener’s personal use.