The ahuacate, a pebbly-skinned, pear-shaped fruit, had been a staple food in Mexico, and Central and South America since 500 B.

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It took off and now Orange appears regularly on YouTube with friends Pear, Passion Fruit, Apple, Marshmallow, his antagonist Grapefruit, the reluctant Knife and many cameo foods.

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By July, 30 apple, pear, cherry and plum trees were planted with help from professional arborists at the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation.

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