Name this Tree Please......;o)

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  1. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    I have no idea what this tree is. Planted from a seed, it took so long I clear forgotten what I planted.

    Anyone rcognize it ? This was taken today..

    Thanks..........b
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  3. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    It looks like apple blossom to me Barb.
     
  4. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    I took an apple blossom an held it up against them.
    The apple blossoms was 3 times as large as the little trees????

    It is pretty.
    Thanks .Hopw it is edible..LOL :D First time bloomer here..
    b
     
  5. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    It looks like Apple to me too Barb. You grew that from seed? How long ago did you plant it??
     



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  6. Canadian Chelsea

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    Looks like an apple blossom to me too. Maybe a crab apple blossom.
     
  7. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    I would say 4 years ago.from a seed .
    Not sure where or what , cause winter lost the tags probably first year.. And I love suprises..

    Now is a crab apple edible?/

    Never seen anything so loaded with blossoms.
     
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    Earthworm New Seed

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    It does look like like crab apple, perhaps 'Betchel's Crab' going by the colour. Most crabs are edible, but usually cooked. They make the most divine jelly.
     
  9. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    Hope it is edible..

    b
     
  10. kkluv155

    kkluv155 Seedling

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    yes crab apples are edible. It makes a great jelly. Also the picture looks like a crab apple to me.
     
  11. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    Barb it looks like some of the crab apples in Montana but Not Heathers .Hers are a darker pink.They make good jelly.
     
  12. blackrose

    blackrose In Flower

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    I agree it's the pretty crab apple blossoms.
     
  13. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    I do have a tree with crab apples which I fear eating.
    ANd the blossoms are way smaller on the baby tree.

    Anyways we had bad frost last nite.. Might all be killed now??????

    :eek:
     
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    moneyintheloops New Seed

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    crab apple pie is good too
     
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    I used to love eating crab apples straight off the tree when I was younger....
     
  16. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    You can still do it now that your Older.LOL :D :oops:
     

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