Orchard site affects apple quality: Top fruits best, lower part poorly colored.
The quality of "Fuji" apples can be influenced by where they grow in the orchard and how they are distributed within the tree. Trees in different locations can produce different amounts of fruit and vary in quality. Fruits from the top of the tree tend to be the best quality, while those lower down may be larger but less colorful. Some orchard sites are better for producing high-quality fruit than others. Overall, the location within the orchard and the distribution of fruit within the tree can impact the size, color, sweetness, acidity, firmness, and starch content of "Fuji" apples.