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Where are the Apples?

Recently, I had the opportunity to go to Silicon Valley. While there, we visited Apple Park, the new headquarters for Apple, Inc. Naturally, I took pictures of their drought-tolerant landscaping on the way to Steve Jobs Theatre. They've got lots of grasses, shrubs, even a few redwood trees (not in the pictures) surrounding the office headquarters - a private campus. My husband fondly refers to it as the spaceship.

apple drought tol landscape
trees in drought tol landscape at apple

They also have an olive grove (Olea europaea) surrounding the Apple Store and Visitor Center.  I'm guessing fruitless ones; otherwise, they would have to deal with fallen fruit and stains from fallen olives all the time; or get into the olive oil business, then they may have to change their name to Olive, Inc.

olives at apple

It was a beautiful sunny day and I had a great time. The staff was very friendly and helpful. But there was one question I forgot to ask: Where are the apples?