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

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.

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.