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Questions and Answers: 2017

Question: This shrub? tree? popped up in an area where we planted lilacs. It is currently about 12-15inches tall. Can you …

  • Question

    This shrub? tree? popped up in an area where we planted lilacs. It is currently about 12-15inches tall. Can you help identify it? Many thanks!

    Answer

    Dear Lisabailey, you appear to have a Malus (apple, crabapple) sapling. I can't tell you which species without seeing flowers and/or fruits. There are several species of non-native apple this could be. Best wishes.