[Gil4]

I thought it was a cherry tree too, until I saw that picture. Those apple/cherries are bigger than young GW’s head.

[TXnMA]

According to legend, it was a cherry tree.

I just did a search for "George Washington cherry" -- and, deliberately selected a period illustration that was visually ambiguous.

Here's the one that was right beside the one I posted:

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Educational exercise: try searching for "George Washington apple" -- and see what results you get...