Malus domestica 'King Byerd Sport' (King Byerd Sport Apple)
Botanical Information
Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Malus |
Species | domestica |
Cultivar | 'King Byerd Sport' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | The fruit is eatable and is used in traditional cider making. Apple wood is used as a fuel and is admired for the blue-green flames it produces during burning. The wood may also be used in the production of furniture and household utensils such as bowls. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -34 °C |
Temperature (°F) | 20 °F |
Growth | Slow |
Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | It has a broad spreading, and a densely twiggy crown. |
Landscape | The tree can be used in hedgerows, ornamentally or grown for its fruit. |
Propagation | Propagated by grafting. |
Cultivation | It may be grown in full sun to partial shade in moist conditions preferring well-drained, loamy type soils. |
Notable Specimens | Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Small glabrous red buds, often tomentose, to about 0.5 cm. |
Flower Description | The flowers, emerging in the spring, are white with a red-pink underside. They are cup-shaped with five petals, ranging in size from 8-10 cm. |
Fruit Description | Apples are usually roundish, 5–10 cm in diameter, red, green, or yellow in colour. |
Texture Description | Both summer and winter texture of the plant is coarse. |