Malus tschonoskii — Pillar Apple

A very common street tree, introduced from Japan at the end of the 19th century.

A fastigiate species, with large toothed, ovoid, alternate leaves. Buds are fat and hair-fringed. Small flowers give rise to small apples are produced which persist over winter.

 
 

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