A tree with 40 different fruits planted in Philadelphia
Contemporary artist Sam Van Aken is bringing the “Tree of 40 Fruit” to Temple University’s main campus in Philadelphia. This ...
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Between Science and Poetry, the “Tree of 40 Fruit” Is Taking Roots in Philadelphia
In the heart of Philadelphia, Temple University has become home to a unique living artwork: the Tree of 40 Fruits. Created by ...
A tree that bears 40 different fruits takes root in the Temple campus
Artist Sam Van Aken grew up on his family’s farm in Douglassville, Pa. As a result, his favored medium to create art is a process called tree grafting. It involves taking a scion, or a desired piece ...
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Tree that can grow 40 types of fruit — from cherries to peaches — takes root at Temple's art school
For Sam Van Aken, grafting — a horticultural practice of joining two or more plants together — is about more than just creating the best harvest. It's a way to preserve trees, particularly ...
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The Tree Of 40 Fruit
[Sam Van Aken] is working on a long-term project which literally will bear fruit. Forty different kinds, in fact. The Tree of 40 Fruit is a single tree, carefully grafted to produce 40 ...