Malus pumila
- Grow your own apple, a tree of legend that has been cherished and cultivated for thousands of years by people of many cultures from every corner of the world
- Includes absolutely everything you need to grow an Apple Tree from seed: seeds, growing medium, a mini-greenhouse, and detailed instructions
- 100% guaranteed
- Great for kids and adults, amateurs to experts!
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Mini-Greenhouse It's a tree nursery you can hold in your hand! |
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High-Germination Seed Enough high-quality seed to get at least one tree — usually more! |
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It's not dirt! It's a soil-less growing medium that can travel safely anywhere in the world. |
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Perlite This natural volcanic rock helps with aeration and drainage. |
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Step-By-Step Growing Instructions With these, everybody grows like a champ! |
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Species Information Sheet Explore the natural history of Malus pumila. |
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Moisture Medium |
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Cold Hardiness -40°F |
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Light Full Sun / Partial Shade |
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Size 5 – 30' tall / 5 – 30' spread |
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Lifespan 50 yrs |
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Growth Rate Medium |
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Drought Tolerance Low |
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Wind Resistance Medium |
Natural History of the Apple Tree
Apple trees have been cherished and cultivated for thousands of years by people of many cultures from every corner of the world.
The amazing and generous apple tree has been one of humanity’s favorite trees — growing alongside us throughout most of recorded history. It was perhaps 10,000 years ago that farmers in the mountains of Asia first began growing and “domesticating” apple trees. From there, merchants transported apple trees and apple seeds along the legendary overland and maritime Silk Road trade routes into Europe and throughout the Western World. Greeks grew apple trees, as did the Romans after them, and long before the close of the First Century A.D., the beloved apple tree was dispersed to the far reaches of the known world.
After thousands of years of cross-pollination, today’s seed-grown apple trees are genetically more related to crabapples than their wild ancestors. Apple trees are members of the rose family, and are generally small- to medium-sized trees which burst with lovely five-petaled white-to-pink blooms each spring and adorn themselves with ripening orbs of growing fruit throughout the summer.
➤ A complete write-up of the natural history of Malus pumila included with each kit.
About Jonsteen's Grow Kits
Growing a tree from seed is a magical and fascinating experience for people of all ages. Our 100% guaranteed Grow Kits provide everything you need to germinate some of the world's largest and most interesting tree species from seed — seeds, growing medium, a mini-greenhouse, and detailed instructions, which lead you through the whole process, from cold-stratifying your seeds to germination and transplanting. A universal symbol of life, regrowth and recovery, enduring friendships and new beginnings, a tree is a wonderful gift that will only grow in value, meaning, and beauty.
About Jonsteen's 100% Guarantee
If your seed fails to germinate or your seedling perishes, we are happy to provide free replacement seed. We encourage all customers experiencing difficulties growing their trees to contact us through our toll-free Tree Help Line (1-888-387-3379). You can learn more about our guarantee and replacement policy here.