Is it ok for a grapevine to grow thru my apricot, apple & nectarine trees? [more inside]
posted by armlock on Oct 27, 2009 - 5 answers

I've always kind of wondered this. I don't know if it's a metaphysical question, an evolution question or just a childish question, but why exactly are there fruit trees? Has anyone seen a definitive answer to this. Does it seem weird that a tree would produce fruit just so animals can come and steal it? Do fruit trees benefit from producing fruit (like I understand how the leaves come into play)? I feel like a little kid asking this, but does anyone got an answer?
posted by Slimemonster on Mar 24, 2004 - 28 answers