Where do apples come from?

Vertaald door AI (EN). Toon origineel (NL)

Apples originally come from Central Asia, specifically from the region around the Tian Shan mountain range, which extends across parts of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and China. The wild apple species Malus sieversii is often considered the ancestor of the modern apple.

From this region, apples spread to other parts of the world via trade routes and human migration. Today, apples are grown in many countries and there are thousands of varieties available, each with unique flavors and textures. Apple cultivation is an important agricultural activity in countries such as the United States, China, and countries in Europe.