Apples grow in many places around the world, but they grow best in places that are not too hot or too cold.

In the United States, more than half of the apples grown for fresh eating come from the state of Washington.

Other states that grow lots of apples include New York and Michigan. The apple is the state fruit of New York, and the apple blossom is the state flower of Michigan.

A place where apple trees grow is called an orchard. Click here to see some pictures from an orchard. Click here to see how apples are picked from the tree.

Apples travel to food stores in ships, trains, and trucks. Click here to see how apples are packed and shipped.