The tree in your photo looks like a Crabapple tree (Malus species).
Identification clues
- Small round fruits (typically less than 2 inches / 5 cm across).
- Fruits are red to purplish, often in clusters.
- Leaves are simple, oval, with serrated edges.
- Common ornamental tree, often used in landscaping.
Care Guide
- Light: Prefers full sun (6+ hours daily).
- Soil: Tolerates many soils but thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
- Watering: Water young trees weekly during dry spells; mature trees are drought-tolerant.
- Pruning: Best done in late winter or early spring before new growth. Remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches to maintain airflow.
- Fertilizer: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring if growth is weak.
- Pests/Diseases: Watch for apple scab, fire blight, and aphids. Choosing resistant cultivars reduces problems.
Fruit use
- Crabapples are edible but usually sour/bitter raw.
- Commonly made into jelly, cider, or pickles.
- Birds and wildlife love them.
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