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Identification Clues:
This species is a cultivated, ornamental
that has been selected for its showy pink flowers and hanging branches.
The leaves are simple, serrate, and occur alternately on the branches.
The flowers bloom in early spring, and the fruit is a small apple that
ripens in the fall.
Distribution: This
genus of the tree is highly cultivated and widely planted across the country
as ornamental yard trees. There are two species native to the Eastern
United States, and many ornamental varieties that have been developed in
nurseries. In South Dakota, many varieties of flowering crabs are
planted in yards and shelterbelts.
Highlights: The
fruits are eaten by wildlife and people. |
