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Apples (Malus domestica) are one of the most widely grown tree fruits in the world and have been cultivated in Asia and Europe for thousands of years. The apple tree originated from Central Asia where its wild ancestor Malus sieversii, can still be found.
Apple trees are deciduous and can be grown as large trees (if grown from seed) or as smaller trees (if grown using clonal rootstock). There are more than 7,500 cultivated varieties of apples with a range of characteristics. Different varieties are grown for various tastes and uses, including eating fresh, cooking and juicing. Apples are also referred to as a pome fruit which is characterised by a core of several small seeds surrounded by a tough membrane. All pome fruits are members of the plant family Rosaceae which includes pears and quinces.
Australians consume around 8.9 kilograms of fresh apples per person per