Apple Malus domestica Fruit Seeds for Planting in Garden

Malus domestica, commonly known as the apple tree, is a favorite for home orchards and edible landscapes. These seeds grow into hardy, attractive trees that provide spring blossoms and seasonal apples once fully matured. Apple trees thrive in cool to temperate regions, making them suitable for gardens, orchards, and homesteads.

These seeds are ideal for gardeners who enjoy long-term cultivation and want to grow apple trees from the very beginning. While apple seeds produce natural variation, each tree is unique, offering a rewarding growing experience and beautiful ornamental value.

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Malus domestica
  Common Name: Apple
  Plant Type: Deciduous Fruit Tree
  Seed Type: Non-GMO
  Growth Habit: Medium to Tall Tree
  Mature Height: 1025 feet depending on variety and pruning
  Light Requirements: Full Sun
  Soil Type: Well-draining loam, slightly acidic to neutral
  Watering: Moderate and consistent moisture
  USDA Hardiness Zones: 48
  Climate: Cool to Temperate
  Bloom Time: Spring
  Fruit Time: Late Summer to Fall
  Pollination: Many apple trees require cross-pollination
  Container Growing: Possible for dwarf-trained types only

Planting Guide

• Stratify seeds by chilling in slightly moist peat or paper towel for 6090 days at 3440F.
• After stratification, plant seeds 0.51 inch deep in seed-starting mix.
• Keep soil lightly moist and place in a sunny, warm location.
• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost danger passes.
• Select a full sun site with good airflow for orchard planting.
• Water regularly during establishment and dry seasons.
• Prune annually for shape, sunlight access, and air circulation.