(Malus sargentii)
Family: Rosaceae

Description
Dwarf deciduous tree, forming a dense, wide-spreading, irregularly-rounded silhouette. Height is 6–12 ft. (1–3 m). Leaves are 2–4 in. (5–10 cm) long, elliptic and green. They turn orange or yellow in autumn. Bark is thin, easily damaged and lacks thorns. Flowers are white and bloom in spring. Fruit is 0.5 in. (1 cm) long, round and red.

Habitat
Mostly in moist, well-drained acid soil in full sun locations. Non-native to New Mexico.

Discussion
The small, fragrant springtime blossoms start out as red or pink buds but open to sparkling white flowers. The dark red fruits are extremely popular with birds and other wildlife. It is an ornamental tree used in residential or commercial landscapes.