Malus domestica

(Suckow) Borkh. (1803)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Rosids Order: Rosales Family: Rosaceae Genus: Malus

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Uses and Culture

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Natural History

Statewide Status

Only found in cultivation

Island Status

O'ahu Only found in cultivation
Hawai'i Only found in cultivation

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Theor. Prakt. Handb. Forstbot. 2: 1272 (1803)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Malus domestica Alewa Heights, planted in yard at 2005 Kilakila Drive Preserved_Specimen Tree 10–12 ft tall. Grown from seed of discarded Red Delicious or Gala apple core, which germinated in compost heap, was potted, and later transplanted into ground ca. 10 years ago. Tree has produced apples for several years now, and fruit taste like those found in local supermarkets but half the size. Chang, J.Y.C. Oahu BISH 2009-09-07
2 Malus domestica Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, old garden behind the koa cabin HUMAN_OBSERVATION Friday, J.B. Hawaii 3/25/2014