The crabapple is an example of a common ornamental that also produces edible fruit. Apples and crabapples are differentiated strictly on the size of their fruit. Crabapples are defined as those varieties with fruit 2 inches or less in diameter. Those with larger fruit are apples.

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Sunday US COVID News

An unsettling new trend in the US???
“A retired firefighter who was upset with Wichita's mask ordinance was arrested on suspicion of threatening to kidnap and kill the mayor of Kansas' largest city, authorities said.”
KNBC News

“US coronavirus cases surge in most states. Donald Trump visited two hotspots this weekend, refusing to talk about the surge at rallies in Michigan and Wisconsin. ‘I’m not a big shutdown believer,’ Trump said”
CNN

“Missouri reports record number of virus cases over weekend”
Associated Press

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Cold weather is officially here. The high today was only 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The natural world reflects this drop in temperatures. Above is our only crab apple tree that still has leaves and fruit.