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Malus, Flowering Crabapple 'Prairiefire'

Malus, Flowering Crabapple 'Prairiefire'

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SKU
T2700-C
Sun Preference
Full-Sun

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Description

Red buds open to bright rosy red flowers. Glossy reddish-green foliage. Persistent maroon fruit attracts hungry birds. Excellent disease resistance.

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Prairiefire Flowering Crabapple | Malus 'Prairifire'

Height:  20 feet

Spread:  20 feet

Sunlight: full sun

Hardiness Zone:  4a

Other Names:  Roseybloom, Crabapple

Brand:  Gertens

Description:

A highly regarded accent tree smothered in rich red flowers in spring and persistent small purple fruit in fall, upright habit of growth; the definitive ornamental feature tree for the home landscape, needs well-drained soil and full sun

Ornamental Features

Prairiefire Flowering Crabapple is smothered in stunning clusters of fragrant fuchsia flowers along the branches in mid spring, which emerge from distinctive red flower buds before the leaves. It has attractive dark green deciduous foliage which emerges burgundy in spring. The pointy leaves are highly ornamental and turn yellow in fall. The fruits are showy dark red pomes carried in abundance from early to late fall.

Landscape Attributes

Prairiefire Flowering Crabapple is a deciduous tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

This tree will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Prairiefire Flowering Crabapple is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Accent
  • Shade

Planting & Growing

Prairiefire Flowering Crabapple will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.

This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.

More Information

Available for Pre-Order Yes
Tree Type Shade & Ornamental
Sun Preference Full-Sun
USDA Hardiness Zone 4, 5, 6, 7
Common Family Name Crabapple

Product Questions (1)

Both apple and cherry have shown to be the most successful for producing fruit in Minnesota.
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