ORIGIN Apple trees, genus Malus, evolved in Central Asia many millennia ago. They are now cultivated worldwide with many varieties now in existence. Apples were grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe and then introduced to North America by European colonists. The apple tree is one of the earliest trees that humanity cultivated. Over 1000’s of years, apple growers have improved its fruits. Winter apples were picked in late autumn and stored just above freezing. These apples help people survive harsh winters across Asia and Europe for millennia. In Celtic Mythology, apples are known as the “Fruit of ...
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