How to identify tree?

[veronica50]

Hi,

I love this tree as it’s compact and thinking of planting it in the middle of my side garden . Pic in the previous post . Any ideas on what tree it might be looks like a crab apple of some sort ? 

 

[EricL]

Hello @veronica50 

Its general shape and the flowers that are currently on it remind me of the Weeping Crabapple Tree (Malus floribunda or Malus ‘Echtermeyer’). The arching, pendulous branches covered in soft pink and white blossoms are characteristic of this ornamental species. Weeping crabapples are popular in landscaped gardens for their stunning spring display of flowers, followed by small decorative fruits that often attract birds. If you can provide a close up of the leaves and flowers, we should be able to narrow down its identity.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[veronica50]

Thanks Eric.. here is another pic? 

 

[EricL]

Hello @veronica50 

My apologies for asking for a closer picture. I'm afraid the leaves are still not visible in your last photo. However, to help you along, I've placed a picture of the (Malus Floribunda) top and below it is the (Malus Echtermeyer) bottom which I suspect is the one you have due to the similarity in branch configuration and layout.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

 

[AlanM52]

Hi @veronica50,

I use PlantNet.

https://plantnet.org/en/

Cheers

[veronica50]

Thanks for the very useful tip Eric. Will endeavour to take another pic...

Appreciate it.

[veronica50]

 

 

 

 

[MitchellMc]

I'd say it's most likely some type of flowering cherry @veronica50. It can be identified by the lighter pink petal and the darker pink internal section.

Mitchell