A: Yes, it is entirely possible that your crabapple and your 'Fuji' apple tree have been engaging in some "hanky-panky." Apples and crabapples can interbreed freely because they are the same plant ...

More information: Yudong Cai et al, Genome sequencing of 'Fuji' apple clonal varieties reveals genetic mechanism of the spur-type morphology, Nature Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024 ...

We have a Fuji apple tree that has a white, cotton-like substance on the limbs. ... As jacarandas bloom throughout L.A., fire victims hope their burned trees will flower too.

If the last Fuji apple you grabbed from your grocery store’s produce section was mealier and less flavorful than the Fujis you remember from childhood, you’re not alone.