Malus domestica, the apple tree, is typically propagated through clonal grafting due to variations in fruit quality that arise from seeds. Rootstocks are crucial for controlling tree size and fruit production speed. There are over 7,500 apple cultivars, each bred for specific tastes and purposes. These trees are deciduous, with their size and shape influenced by rootstock and trimming. They produce white-pink flowers in spring, and the "king bloom" yields larger fruit.