Apple Tree

Agricultural record by Fieldmaster Bram Thornbury

Classification: Fruit Tree
Habitat: Temperate orchards
Uses: Food

Description

Apple trees grace orchards throughout the temperate lands, their spring blossoms a celebration of renewal and their autumn fruit a bounty of sweetness. Countless varieties exist, from tiny sour crabs to large sweet dessert apples.

Cultivation

Propagate by grafting to maintain variety characteristics. Plant in well-drained soil with good sun exposure. Prune annually to maintain shape and productivity. Most varieties require cross-pollination.

Uses

Fresh eating, cooking, drying, and cider production. Preserved as sauce, butter, or dried rings. Cider vinegar serves culinary and cleaning purposes. Wood prized for smoking meats and carving.