Crab apple or hawthorne ?

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  1. David Tang

    David Tang Active Member

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    Shot these at Garry Point, Richmond, this morning.
    Some reach size of 1.5cm. Can't decide if they are
    crab apple (don't know why there crab is associated
    with apple ! ) or hawthorn.
     

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  2. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Crabapple - the fruit aren't in clusters the way they are in hawthorns.

    'Crab' because of the bitter, sour taste of the fruit, compared to orchard apples. Like having a bunch of live crabs in your mouth.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Most hawthorn leaves are conspicuously lobed.
     
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