Malus domestica (pumila)

Originating in Central Asia, this deciduous fruit tree has been cultivated and bred into thousands of varieties. Most varieties need pollen from another compatible apple variety to set a good crop. The fruits vary widely in sweetness, acidity, texture and storage life, with varieties selected for eating fresh, cooking or making cider. Trees are usually grafted to preserve a variety and control their eventual size through the choice of rootstock. The species has naturalized in the United States and Canada. Photographed in Bogotá, Colombia.