The apple tree (Malus pumila, commonly and erroneously called Malus domestica) is a deciduous tree in the rose family best known for its sweet. source
The apple tree (Malus pumila, commonly and erroneously called Malus domestica) is a deciduous tree in the rose family best known for its sweet.
Worldwide production of apples in 2014 was 84.6 million tonnes, with China accounting for 48% of the total. source
Worldwide production of apples in 2014 was 84.6 million tonnes, with China accounting for 48% of the total.
The apple is a deciduous tree, generally standing 1.8 to 4.6 m (6 to 15 ft) tall in cultivation and up to 12 m (39 ft) in the wild. source
The apple is a deciduous tree, generally standing 1.8 to 4.6 m (6 to 15 ft) tall in cultivation and up to 12 m (39 ft) in the wild.
The apple tree was perhaps the earliest tree to be cultivated,and its fruits have been improved through selection over thousands of years. source
The apple tree was perhaps the earliest tree to be cultivated,and its fruits have been improved through selection over thousands of years.
Apples were introduced to North America by colonists in the 17th century. source
Apples were introduced to North America by colonists in the 17th century.
The first apple orchard on the North American continent was planted in Boston by Reverend William Blaxton in 1625. source
The first apple orchard on the North American continent was planted in Boston by Reverend William Blaxton in 1625.
Until the 20th century, farmers stored apples in frostproof cellars during the winter for their own use or for sale. source
Until the 20th century, farmers stored apples in frostproof cellars during the winter for their own use or for sale.
Apples appear in many religious traditions, often as a mystical or forbidden fruit. source
Apples appear in many religious traditions, often as a mystical or forbidden fruit.
The apple was thus considered, in ancient Greece, and to throw an apple at someone was to symbolically declare one's love; source
The apple was thus considered, in ancient Greece, and to throw an apple at someone was to symbolically declare one's love;
There are more than 7,500 known cultivars of apples. source
There are more than 7,500 known cultivars of apples.
The UK's national fruit collection database contains a wealth of information on the characteristics and origin of many apples. source
The UK's national fruit collection database contains a wealth of information on the characteristics and origin of many apples.
Commercially popular apple cultivars are soft but crisp. source
Commercially popular apple cultivars are soft but crisp.
In the wild, apples grow readily from seeds. However, like most perennial fruits, apples are ordinarily propagated asexually by grafting. source
In the wild, apples grow readily from seeds. However, like most perennial fruits, apples are ordinarily propagated asexually by grafting.
Apples are self-incompatible; they must cross-pollinate to develop fruit. source
Apples are self-incompatible; they must cross-pollinate to develop fruit.
There are four to seven pollination groups in apples, depending on climate: source
There are four to seven pollination groups in apples, depending on climate:
Apple trees are susceptible to a number of fungal and bacterial diseases and insect pests. source
Apple trees are susceptible to a number of fungal and bacterial diseases and insect pests.
World production of apples in 2014 was 84.6 million tonnes, with China producing 48% of this total (table). source
World production of apples in 2014 was 84.6 million tonnes, with China producing 48% of this total (table).
A typical apple serving weighs 242 grams and provides 126 calories with a moderate content of dietary fiber (table). source
A typical apple serving weighs 242 grams and provides 126 calories with a moderate content of dietary fiber (table).
Apples are an important ingredient in many desserts, such as apple pie, apple crumble, apple crisp and apple cake. source
Apples are an important ingredient in many desserts, such as apple pie, apple crumble, apple crisp and apple cake.
