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Prairifire Flowering Crab

Malus 'Prairifire'

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Prairifire Flowering Crab (Malus 'Prairifire') at Longfellow's Greenhouses

Prairifire Flowering Crab in bloom

Prairifire Flowering Crab in bloom

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Prairifire Flowering Crab (Malus 'Prairifire') at Longfellow's Greenhouses

Prairifire Flowering Crab flowers

Prairifire Flowering Crab flowers

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Prairifire Flowering Crab (Malus 'Prairifire') at Longfellow's Greenhouses

Prairifire Flowering Crab fruit

Prairifire Flowering Crab fruit

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Height:  20 feet

Spread:  20 feet

Sunlight:  full sun 

Hardiness Zone:  4

Other Names:  Roseybloom, Crabapple

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

Prairifire Flowering Crab is smothered in stunning clusters of fragrant fuchsia flowers along the branches from early to 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 late summer to late fall.

Landscape Attributes

Prairifire Flowering Crab 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 is a good choice for attracting birds and bees to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Prairifire Flowering Crab is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Accent
  • Shade

Planting & Growing

Prairifire Flowering Crab 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.

 
 
Hardiness Zone Plant Height Minimum Sunlight
Characteristics
Accent  Shade 
Applications
Flowers  Fruit  Foliage Color  Attracts Wildlife 
Ornamental Features

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