Discovery of Rare Apple Trees on Beaver Island
On a remote island in Lake Michigan, old apple trees may possess rare, never-before-discovered genes, potentially joining the U.S. stockpile of apples to combat future threats.
Luke Marion, on Beaver Island, is searching for these apple trees. He collects cuttings from the branches, storing them in a cooler to remain dormant.
There’s a chance these particular apple trees could be very rare.
Located 32 miles off mainland Michigan, this discovery is part of the Points North podcast, a biweekly series about the Great Lakes, shared with permission from Interlochen Public Radio.
Author's summary: Rare apple trees found on Beaver Island.