Question: Hi there. These photos were taken in a fragmented swamp in Natick, MA, but this species of Malus is very …
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Hi there. These photos were taken in a fragmented swamp in Natick, MA, but this species of Malus is very common in forest fragments here in general. I think it is Malus baccata, but I'm not certain and wanted to ask. The time of year is November. The last photo depicts the general area in which they are growing. Thank you!
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Dear Lucian, good morning. I think your hypothesis of Malus baccata is a good starting point. The small pome with deciduous sepals fits well for that species. Without serial collections of flowers and fruits, I'm hesitant to identify these species given the extensive breeding for horticulture and known hybrids. I hope this is somewhat helpful.
