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Malus 'Prairefire'

Prairie Fire Crabapple

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Description

Prairie Fire Crabapple has an upright spreading form that becomes rounded with age. The leaves emerge maroon-red and mature to a bronze-green. Crimson buds open to deep pink single flowers. The fruit is dark red and persistent. `Prairie Fire' has shown fair to poor fire blight resistance. Needs full sunlight. -Fort Collins Nursery

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Pink, Red

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Bronze, Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

n/a

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

n/a

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.