One popular columnar apple tree cultivar, Tasty Red, boasts sweet, crunchy fruits comparable to a McIntosh apple. Scientific name: Malus x domestica Growing zones: 5 to 8 Soil: Well-draining and ...

Apples are among the world’s most popular fruits. They grow on the apple tree (Malus domestica), originally from Central Asia. Apples are high in fiber, vitamin C, and various antioxidants.