7,500 worldwide, the United States grows about 2,500 types, but only 100 of these are grown commercially.
Here are some well known Apples around the world:
Historically, a case can be made for almost 10 thousand distinct varieties.
In the finest Apple growing environments, including, but not limited to, North America's Okanagan Valley, the discerning maluphile can enjoy perhaps 300 different choices. For example, a single 40oz. 'Cox' can provide dessert for a family of 10. There are many groups that work to preserve the less well known varieties.
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