Johnny Appleseed was a true legend when it comes to American folk heroes. Born John Chapman, he was widely known for his devotion to planting apple trees throughout the Midwest and beyond during the 18th and 19th centuries. Some people also refer to Johnny Appleseed as "Apple Guru," "Tree Planter," and "Fruit Cultivator." Other synonyms for Johnny Appleseed may include "Pioneer of Pomology," "Apple Man," and "Orchardist." His legacy lives on today through the apple orchards and cider mills that dot the American landscape, as well as his iconic image of walking with a sack of apple seeds over his shoulder.