Johnny Appleseed

American folk hero and nursery rhyme character

Johnny Appleseed was a real person, born John Chapman, who became famous for planting apple orchards in the Midwest. He was known for his kindness, generosity, and environmentalism. He died in 1845 at the age of 80. Appleseed was a pioneer and a symbol of American values. He was also a skilled nurseryman and orchardist. His legacy lives on through the Johnny Appleseed Foundation and the Johnny Appleseed tree, which i...