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Bright pink MN flowering tree #749505

Asked May 12, 2021, 2:29 PM EDT

Hi. I recently purchased a brand new home in Savage, MN and I am curious what is the name of this gorgeous new tree in my yard? I love it and want to study how to care for it the correct way so it grows and remains beautiful and healthy. Thank you so much. Happy Spring

Dakota County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your new home.  Your beautiful tree is a flowering crabapple tree.  These are small, hardy trees that do well in our climate.  It will flower early in the spring followed by small cherry-sized crabapple fruit.  Birds and deer sometimes eat the fruit.  They are too sour to eat directly off the tree but crabapple jams and chutneys are a delicious fall treat.  

An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 12, 2021, 4:59 PM EDT

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