• Found throughout, especially in abandoned orchards

• Round-topped, small tree
  
• Trunk is often twisting rather than straight
• Bark is scaly
  
• Twigs usually hairy
  
• Blunt, fuzzy buds

• Oval, single-toothed, alternate
  
• Usually have some white hairs beneath,
  
• 2-10 cm or 1-4 inches long
  

• Flowers April-June
  
• Fruits September-November
  
• Flowers are white or pink with 5 petals each, clustered
  
• Mature fruits are greater than 2 cm or 1 inch in diameter
  

A straight, strong piece of wood from this tree can produce an efficient bow for archery or hunting. This softwood burns quickly and brightly making it ideal for heat and quick cooking. However, do not depend on apple branches to last until the s'mores; the wood will quickly burn out leaving only ashes rather than smoldering embers.