Apple Tree Facts and the Secret of Apples — A Nature Picture Book
What makes the apple tree so fascinating?
The apple tree, which blooms with white flowers in spring and bears red fruit in autumn, is a friendly tree that shows the changing of the seasons. The secrets hidden inside an apple are fascinating too.
We've gathered all kinds of stories about the apple tree — apple tree facts, the apple as a false fruit, and apple tree ecology.
Nature and science facts about the apple tree
Most apple trees don't fruit well with their own pollen, so bees have to carry pollen from a different variety. And the apple we eat isn't actually the ovary — it's a "false fruit" that grew from a swollen flower base. Apple seeds contain a tiny amount of amygdalin, so be careful not to chew and eat too many. An apple tree can live for 70 to 100 years.
What Tangobook's «Apple Tree» covers
Tangobook's «Apple Tree» warmly shows a full year in the life of an apple tree — from spring blossoms to a visit from the bees, the fruit swelling bigger and bigger, and the autumn harvest.
Great things to observe together
Point out details like the spring blossoms (five petals), bees (pollination), the false fruit, and the seeds (in the core). It's a great idea to talk together about, "Which part of the apple actually grew into what we eat?"
Parent guide — extending into observation and hands-on activities
Slice an apple crosswise to look at the star-shaped core, and explain that "the part that grew from the flower base = the part we eat." Observing apple blossoms and bees in spring helps children understand pollination.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Is an apple a real fruit?
A. Strictly speaking, it's a "false fruit" that grew from a swollen flower base. The true ovary is the core in the middle.
Q. Does an apple tree bear fruit on its own?
A. Most need pollen from a different variety to fruit well. Bees are the most important pollinators.
Q. How can we observe this at home?
A. Try slicing an apple crosswise to see the star-shaped core, and observing apple blossoms and bees in spring.
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