Wild apple genes still shape modern fruit, and that could matter for climate-ready crops

Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with international partners, have uncovered new insights into how apples ...

The Disease-Resistant Dwarf Apple Variety You Can Grow In A Pot

Apple trees provide delicious fruit, but are susceptible to many diseases. If you have a small yard, try this pot-friendly variety that resists disease.
Fast Company

This native Michigan apple tree could hold the key to saving apples from climate change

The Malus coronaria learned to fight frost by blooming two or three weeks later than the trees that produce cultivated varieties of apples like Honeycrisp or Red Delicious. A key to protecting ...
MLive

Old age & apple trees

Q. We have a big, old apple tree in our yard. It is not especially beautiful and doesn't produce any apples worth eating, but it is definitely a big part of our landscape. Recently, we have ...
Down East Magazine

Ode to an Apple Tree

I find myself going out in the early morning to stand next to the apple tree to see if a few of the buds have swelled. Sometimes, I test them with my fingers, looking for a little life, a bit of ...

7 Fruit Trees That Provide Cooling Shade and Abundant Harvests

Fruit trees aren't just for fresh, homegrown harvests—many varieties also provide plenty of shade, creating a cooler ...

The Vibrant, Beautiful Fruit Tree You Should Plant To Attract Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds are truly majestic creatures. To increase your chances of seeing them, plant this tree that boasts gorgeous ...
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Transforming an apple tree into art

This video covers the transformation of a found apple tree trunk that was previously advertised as "free." The trunk, left in ...