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Aug 23, 2021 · Prairifire is a flowering crabapple with high disease resistance, ease of care and several seasons of beauty. The tree is outstanding as an ornamental specimen in the landscape and the fruits of the t.
The Prairifire crabapple is a hardy, versatile tree known for its vibrant spring blooms, attractive fall foliage, and small, dark-red fruits. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moderately fertile soil. It’s hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.
Malus 'Prairifire' is a captivating deciduous tree with an extended season of interest. Its dark pink to red flowers open from pinkish-red buds in mid-late spring, followed by abundant purplish-red fruits that persist for months.
OVERVIEW. DETAILS. STYLE. CARE. Care. Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed before new spring growth appears. Thin heavy crops in early summer to prevent breakage or damage.
Prairifire Crabapple (Malus Prairifire) is a gorgeous, pink flowering Crabapple tree with truly outstanding ornamental features. This improved variety is a breakthrough Crabapple and delivers many positive attributes for todays smaller lots. Modern landscapes need to look good all year long.
Jul 25, 2017 · Malus ‘Prairifire’. It’s not inaccurate to say that crabapples are the roses of the tree world. Taxonomically, they are in fact, members of the rose family, Rosaceae. Like their cousins, crabapples are grown primarily for their beauty. The stunning long-lasting spring blossoms are a sight to behold.
'Prairifire' is a dense, rounded, deciduous tree which typically grows 15-20' tall with a similar spread. Pinkish-red buds open to slightly fragrant, deep pink-red flowers (1.5" diameter) in spring. Flowers are followed by masses of small, purplish-red crabapples (to 1/2" diameter) which mature in the fall.
