The fact that apples grown from seedling trees are extremely tart and basically inedible — as opposed to cloned or grafted ...

If left to their own devices, most apple trees grow into large, globe-shaped trees, with the best fruit forming on the tree’s outer perimeter, high above convenient apple-picking height.

Growing apple trees at home is a joy, but the care requirements are far from simple. From fungal diseases to pests, an array of issues keep gardeners on their toes when caring for an apple tree.