Tag: Apple tree

Did you know the Paradise apple, or Malus pumila, is not a single variety but a term for specific rootstocks or apple types, some of which produce their own edible fruit? Knowing the key indicators for ripeness is crucial for harvesting delicious, flavorful apples instead of tart, starchy ones.

First isolated from apple tree bark in 1835, phlorizin is a natural plant compound extensively studied for its potential health benefits, particularly its role as an SGLT inhibitor. This dihydrochalcone's most abundant source is the apple tree, though it is found in varying concentrations in other plants as well.

Approximately 20% of apple crops can be lost due to insect pests, one of the most common reasons why your apples have dents from punctures and internal tunneling.