Apple Tree Facts (Malus)

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In Egremont in the Lake District, there is an annual Crab Fair, which began in 1267 by the Lord of Egremont when he gave away crab apples from his orchard to locals.

The majority of apple trees grow in the Northern Hemisphere as it is a relatively temperate part of the world (the conditions it needs).

Alexander the Great's armies introduced apples to Europe because they were a very useful food to be carried without rotting.

The apple pip contains cyanide as a preservative to keep the seed dormant. When the coating naturally disappears, the seed is able to grow another tree.

All domestic apples derive from a single Chinese species, Malus sieversii.

The wood was favoured for Mill builders for gear-cog teeth, as it is very hard and contains natural oils.