Share a story

Know a tree that deserves a closer look?

Anyone may share the story of a New York apple tree. A complete history is wonderful, but it is not required.

Your report

Fields marked * are required.

Story and photographsWhat does this story describe? *Choose “Other” if your story doesn’t fit either option above. Describe what you know in the story field.What makes this tree or place special? *Do you have photographs?

Add up to four photographs

You may choose photos together or add them one at a time. JPG, PNG, or WebP; no more than 8 MB each. Photographs are subject to review before publication.

Tree location

The Heritage Apple Project currently documents New York trees. Anyone may submit, regardless of where they live.

New York county *Town, city, village, or hamlet *

Where is the tree? *

GPS coordinates Optional

Use your phone while beside the tree, or enter known coordinates in decimal degrees. Use a minus sign for west longitude. Keep directions and landmarks in the description above.

LatitudeLongitude

About you

Your name *Email *

Your connection to the tree *

Public catalog choices

Sharing a tree story does not automatically make its story, photographs, or location public. Choose what you would be comfortable sharing if the tree is later accepted into the public catalog.

Story and non-sensitive tree detailsTree locationThis is permission to consider that precision for publication, not an automatic publication request. The project reviews and approves the final public location separately.

No account is required. We will email a receipt with your HAP reference number.