Michigan State Flower

Apple Blossom

(Malus domestica)

The Apple Blossom (Malus domestica), designated as the official state flower of Michigan in 1897, is a delicate and beautiful bloom that symbolizes the state's rich agricultural heritage and its reputation as a major apple-producing region. These blossoms emerge in spring, gracing the apple orchards with their fragrant, five-petaled, pink-and-white flowers. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, apple blossoms are a critical part of Michigan's fruit industry, as they precede the formation of apples, contributing to the state's economic significance in fruit cultivation and reinforcing its identity as the "Great Lakes State."