The apple doesn't fall far from the tree

[skygazer]

I saw that recently and started thinking about it. True? Not?

Discuss.

[AllegroRondo]

1. depends

is the tree on a steep hill?

[Maineiac]

2. Are there a sufficient number of branches on the family tree?

[Shell Beau]

3. A lot of times it is true. But not all.

[El Fuego]

4. The wretched little Shrub grows far from the Bush

[MistressOverdone]

5. Unless it rolls away

or rots