The scientific name for apple is Malus sulvestris.
There are more than 7,500 varieties of apples grown worldwide.
More than half of all the apples grown in the United States for fresh eating are grown in Washington State.
Other states that produce apples include New York, California, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Virginia.
Apples brought into the United States may have come from Canada or New Zealand.
Apples are available year-round.
The most popular variety of apple in the United States is the Red Delicious.
The apples from one tree can fill 20 boxes every year. Each box weighs 42 pounds.
Fresh apples float. Do you know why? It's because 25 percent of their volume is air!
About half of the apples grown in the United States are sold fresh; the other half are processed into apple juice, applesauce, and dehydrated apple products.
Americans eat an average of 19.6 pounds of fresh apples each year.
One medium apple counts as one serving of fruit.
One medium apple contains just 70 calories and is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C.
