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(ii) Tappuwach (8598) - from root 'to breath' (apple) - gives sustenance (breath of life).
The apple tree grows about 9 meters (30 feet) high and has rough bark and pink blossoms. Many authorities believe the apple of Scripture actually is the apricot, a native of Armenia. Other authorities suggest the quince, peach, citron, orange, or some other fruit; some believe it was the apple.
The apple was described as sweet and fragrant <Song 7:8>; (apricot, NEB), golden <Prov. 25:11>, and suitable for shade <Song 2:3>. This fruit was used figuratively to show how precious we are to God, and how extremely sensitive He is to our needs <Deut. 32:10; Ps. 17:8; Lam. 2:18; Zech. 2:8>.
(from Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary)
(Copyright (C) 1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers)
(iii) The fruit of the devotional life. TheApple Tree speaks of the devotional life (it gives shade and security).
(iv) (a) 2:3; 2:5; 7:8; 8:5