help me Identify this tree

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  1. memechanic01

    memechanic01 Member

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    here I have a tree with fruit and thorns,its 30 years old the fruit has a gentle flavor but it is crunchy like an apple,it has a nut inside the fruit ,mom says it starts with an m,but she cant remember,I have pics
     

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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Yep, agree Jujube Ziziphus zizyphus.
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    On a related note, your mom might be thinking of Mombin when she looks at the fruit; visually it's quite similar. This said, I agree with Salt and Michael - it's a Jubube.
     
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