Newton's apple trees set to make public debut in Shanghai

The Chenshan Botanic Garden in Shanghai has successfully grown six trees from Newton's apple tree.

The trees have grown to a height of 1.25 meters, with a canopy measuring 1.10 meters in diameter.

Planted in the Chenshan Botanic Garden's greenhouse in 2015, the trees will be displayed to the public following an inspection.

Considered to be the most legendary tree in science history as it led Isaac Newton to the discovery of the law of gravity, the original apple tree has been grafted, cloned and planted in many parts of the world. Its original location was at Woolsthorpe Manor in Lincolnshire, England.

The six trees at Chenshan Botanic Garden were grafted from branches cut from the garden at Woolsthorpe Manor in 2015. With the help of the National Trust of Britain and the British consulate in Shanghai, the five branches were brought back by the Shanghai Science and Technology Association.

According to Wei Dingfeng, who is in charge of the greenhouses at Chenshan Botanic Garden, the trees' pink flowers are now in bloom.

"I hope that the apple trees can soon be planted outdoors for public exhibition," Wei told China Daily. "They will inspire people, especially children, and help them better understand the mystery of science as well as continue the spirit of scientific exploration."