in taxon Malus group apple tree https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple An apple tree (Malus pumila species in genus Malus), is cultivated worldwide as a fruit tree, providing sweet, edible fruit. Malus pumila encompasses over 7,500 apple cultivars (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_apple_cultivars). Malus domestica Borkh. MANSFELD:8860 Malus pumila encompasses over 7,500 apple cultivars (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_apple_cultivars). malus communis malus domestica pyrus malus Malus pumila Malus domestica ready for release