The cultivation and the scientific study of fruit trees or fruit-bearing trees is known as the pomology. In pomology, the fruit-bearing trees are classified depending on the anatomy and the morphology of the fruit and its tree. There are different kinds of groups including the stone fruits and the pome fruits. Some of the most common examples of pome fruits are pears and apples. On the other hand, the stone fruits include the likes of almons, apricots, peaches, nectarines, cherries, as well as plums.



Fruit-bearing trees come in different sizes and forms. Some of the most common forms of these fruit trees are cordons, bush trees, fans, espaliers, and the step-over espaliers. All of the said forms can be achieved by tying some parts of the branches of the trees. This is essential so that the tree can retain its form while the plant grows. It is also important that the distance between the fruit bearing trees must be observed when planting. This is to give enough space for the roots and the plants when growing. Below are the two most common and most popular fruit-bearing trees that are cultivated and eaten in most parts of the world.

Apple is a fruit that came from trees. This is probably the most popular fruit all over the world and favored by many people starting from babies with no tooth up to the adults who already lost their last tooth. Apple trees are widely cultivated not only in America and Europe but other countries around the globe as well including the countries located in Asia such as China and Japan. This fruit-bearing tree is very versatile since it can grow on places with cool temperature and can also live in tropical countries at the same time. More often than not, apple trees are propagated asexually through the use of the technique called grafting. Although most of the apples sold in the market have seeds, you can also find some apples that are seedless as well.

Cherries are small fruits that can also be picked from trees before you get to search for it on your canned fruit salad. The cherry tree is not only noticeable because of its delicious fruit. It is also popular in places like Japan and Korea because of its beautiful flowers as well. The fruit of this attractive tree have an element called anthocyanins which gives the fruit its red pigment. Aside from being delicious, studies showed that the cherries are also great as antioxidants as well.

You can name so much more fruit-bearing trees that you can find almost anywhere. Some can live in tropical countries while others are just meant to be cultivated in high areas with cooler temperature. That is why trees are very important because not only that it gives us fresh air to breathe but because it can also give us something to eat at the same time.