Flower Of Kent Apple Tree: Newton’s apple tree, ‘Flower of Kent’ is 350 years old and still growing: What is this ‘rare’ variety, and where can it be found in the world?
The popular tale of Isaac Newton’s gravity discovery is rooted in a real event. A specific apple tree at Woolsthorpe Manor inspired his groundbreaking scientific thoughts. This ‘Flower of Kent’ variety tree, though old, has descendants planted worldwide. Its legacy continues through grafted cuttings at various institutions and universities. Seeds from this historic tree were…
