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Male chaffinch perched on a crab apple tree in winter

Male chaffinch perched on a crab apple tree in winter (© Mark Hamblin/2020VISION/Minden Pictures)

Male chaffinch perched on a crab apple tree in winter (© Mark Hamblin/2020VISION/Minden Pictures)

Apple Tree Day

Apple Tree Day is a nationwide ode to the art of apple cultivation and the health benefits these beloved pomes bring to our lives. Apples made their way to North America with European colonists in the 17th century. In 1625, the first apple orchard in North America was planted in Boston by William Blaxton. Now, from Red Delicious to Honeycrisp to Pink Lady, some 200 unique varieties are grown in the US alone. Pictured here are crab apples—small in size, massive in personality. Sure, they can be a bit tart, but they make for a lovely display in winter and some birds depend on them when other food is scarce. Sliced, baked, in salad, or as cider, how do you like them apples?
© Mark Hamblin/2020VISION/Minden Pictures