Explore Amazing Apple Facts, Records, and Activities
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Click on the dates below to uncover fascinating facts about apples throughout history.
Drag the apples to the correct locations on the map to discover where apples are grown in the United States.
Click on each card to reveal fascinating world records about apples.
Click on different parts of the apple diagram to uncover fun scientific facts!
Hover over or tap each card to uncover amazing facts about apples.
Top Apple Varieties
The top produced apple varieties in the U.S. include Gala, Red Delicious, Granny Smith, Fuji, Honeycrisp, and more.
Apple Science
The science of apple growing is called pomology. Apple trees take 4–5 years to produce their first fruit.
Where Apples Grow
Apples grow in diverse climates, including deserts, mountains, flatlands, river valleys, and along the Great Lakes.
Crabapples
Crabapples are the only apples native to North America. European settlers brought other apple seeds with them.
Apple Blossom
The apple blossom is Michigan's state flower. Most blossoms are pink when they open and fade to white over time.
Apple Varieties
There are 2,500 apple varieties grown in the U.S. and 7,500 varieties grown worldwide.
Apple Nutrition
Apples are fat, sodium, and cholesterol free. A medium apple contains about 80 calories and 5 grams of fiber.
Apples and Presidents
Presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were apple growers. Washington loved pruning his apple trees.
Apple Origins
The apple tree originated between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea. Apples are members of the rose family.
Commercial Apples
100 apple varieties are grown commercially in the U.S., and apples are grown in 36 states.
Apple Size
Apple varieties range in size, from smaller than a cherry to as large as a grapefruit.
Harvest Facts
Apples harvested from an average tree can fill 20 boxes, each weighing about 42 pounds.
Hover over or tap each card to discover fascinating facts about apple production around the world.
Top Apple Producers
China leads global apple production, followed by the United States, Turkey, Poland, and Italy.
Apple Exports
Approximately 1/4 of the apples grown in the U.S. are exported. The U.S. imports apples from the Southern Hemisphere for year-round freshness.
European Producers
In Europe, France, Italy, and Germany are the leading apple-producing countries.
Apple Consumption
Europeans eat about 46 pounds of apples annually, compared to 19.6 pounds consumed by Americans.
Most Popular Varieties
The Lady or Api apple is one of the oldest varieties still in existence today.
Apple Ripening
Apples ripen six to ten times faster at room temperature than if refrigerated.
Click on each card to explore delicious apple-inspired dishes and fun apple facts!
Two pounds of apples make one 9-inch pie. A classic dessert loved around the world!
It takes about 36 apples to create one gallon of cider. Warm or cold, it's the perfect autumn drink!
A bushel of apples yields 20–24 quarts of applesauce — great for snacks or baking!
Apples ripen 6–10 times faster at room temperature than when refrigerated. Keep them cool to last longer!
Apple varieties range in size — from smaller than a cherry to as large as a grapefruit.
