View Apple Tree Fruit Tree Leaf Identification Chart Pics. Consider the texture of the leaf when identifying it. Arrangement refers to the way in which leaves are ordered on the branch.

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Apple trees are deciduous and have a period of dormancy followed by a flurry of activity in spring. Also, pairing two apple tree varieties that bloom at the same time will maximize your cross pollination and yield better fruit production. Even while they're seemingly inactive, apple trees are apples are dormant during the winter when long, hot days of sun are not available for photosynthesis.

Some trees produce seeds and pollen in separate inflorescences called catkins or aments.

Take note of what usda plant hardiness zone you live in. Here we list our apple trees into three blooming times, early season, mid season. Tree has rounded crown bark is flaky and mottled leaf petiole (stalk) is downy and buds are rounded leaf edges are serrate (toothed) leaves shiny on upperide and downy on underside twigs are downy on current years growth. Photograph your leaf or take a sample to a county extension office or to a local nursery for identification.