What are some other interesting facts about apples?
1- There are more than 7,500 varieties of apples grown in the world and about 2,500 varieties that are grown in the United States. 2- Apples belong to the rose family of plants and the blossoms are much like wild-rose blossoms. They come in all shades of reds, greens and yellows. 3- The science of apple growing is called pomology. 4- It is believed that Peter Stuyvesant planted Americas oldest apple tree in his Manhattan orchard, and it was still bearing fruit when a derailed train struck it in 1866! 5- The very first American nursery was opened in 1730 in Flushing, New York. 6- One of the most interesting facts about apples is that China produces more apples than any other country. 7- The top five apple-producing states in the United States are: Washington, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and California. In all, 36 states produce apples commercially. 8- Half the United States apple crop is turned into apple products like applesauce and apple juice. 9- Two pounds of apples make one 9
