The miraculous 'Tree of 40'
In an unusual feat that has the horticultural world rubbing its eyes in disbelief, Van Aken, a visual arts associate professor at Syracuse University and self-declared farmer, has created a tree that yields 40 different kinds of fruit. Plums, peaches, apricots, cherries, and nectarines are among the fruits that grow on the single tree, christened the "Tree of 40" because, according to Prof Van Aken, the number occurs often in the Bible and "represents bounty. Prof Van Aken said he regards his work more as an art project than a scientific endeavor, considering that the idea of grafting has been around and known for a long time. Before you rush out to order one of the trees, here are a couple of things to consider: Each tree sells for around $30,000. And takes up to a decade to come to full fruition.
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