Question: Small tree growing beside a path in open woods, Lincoln, Massachusetts May 11 2020.
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Question
Small tree growing beside a path in open woods, Lincoln, Massachusetts May 11 2020.
Answer
Dear jfc, you've photographed a species of Malus (flowering crab). It is likely either Malus baccata or Malus prunifolia, two of the more common crab apples that are found around in New England as naturalized plants. Fruit size is a good indicator which it is, as well as whether or not the sepals persist on the fruit (or not). Best wishes.
