Apple trees are hugely popular, and thousands of apple cultivars exist worldwide. Most apple trees planted nowadays are grafted, but you can grow an apple tree from seed if you so desire.

Growing apple trees from seed isn't hard, but it is an exercise in patience.

Local orchards or nurseries are the best place to start when it comes to buying a grafted tree. Related: 10 Plants You Should Never Grow From Seed—Including Flowers, Vegetables, and Herbs ...

The take-home message for gardeners is that apple trees grown from seed will not produce the same fruit as the original apple.