Beautiful 'Ghost Apples' Haunt Michigan Farm
February 14, 2019
A farmer in Michigan was pruning apple trees in an icy orchard when he came across something he's never seen before.
Ghost apples.
Credit: Andrew Sietsema / Facebook
Andrew Sietsema spotted the phenomenon while trimming apple trees in Fruit Ridge, a region near Sparta, Michigan.
He snapped a few photos and shared them on his Facebook page.
Credit: Andrew Sietsema / Facebook
According to Sietsema, freezing rain coated the apples. Then, temperatures warmed up enough to cause the fruit to rot, decompose and fall, but not enough for the coat of ice to melt.
Credit: Andrew Sietsema / Facebook
"Most apples just fell off, ice and all. But quite a few would leave a cool 'ghost apple' behind," Sietsema said.
Click Here For The Most Popular On Sunny Skyz
Boy With Down Syndrome Nails The Whitney Houston Challenge, And The Crowd Goes Wild
The Funniest Wildlife Photos Of 2025 Are Here — And They’re Hilarious
This 30-Year-Old’s Christmas Gift To His Mom Is Going Viral
A Couple Invited A Homeless Man In On Christmas — And He Never Left
Police 'Arrest' A Lost Cat For 'Assault' — And She Has No Regrets
Police Officer’s Simple Question Leads To An Unforgettable Christmas Moment
He Asked For Help Wrapping A Christmas Present — Then Surprised Her With A Life-Changing Gift
You Have To See This 'Piggy Train' Trotting Through The Snow
This Teacher Found A Simple Way To Make Every Student Feel Loved
Beaver Casually Drags Branch Through Public Area While People Cheer
Coldplay's Chris Martin Surprises Couple At Wedding
