Reddish new foliage matures to a dark green. Lovely deep pink spring flowers produce persistent, small, dark red-purple fruit. A colorful accent for smaller landscapes. Deciduous. LIGHT: Full sun. WATER: Once established water during dry spells. SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall and wide. This plant may be available in these stores:

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.

2021年8月23日 · 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 tree are important food for wild animals and birds.

'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 …

Malus ‘Prairifire’ is an upright, broad-rounded deciduous tree with a long season of interest. Opening from pinkish-red buds, masses of slightly fragrant, dark pink to red flowers appear in mid-late spring. Draped in clusters along the branches, they are a sight to behold.

2024年4月15日 · ‘Prairifire’ makes a striking accent plant or espalier. Planted in colonnades along walks and driveways, it leaves an indelible impression. The highlights of the Prairifire Crabapple is usually its spring bloom. The tree is adorned with masses of slightly fragrant, dark pink to red flowers, which bloom in mid-late spring.

Prairiefire crabapple is considered one of the best of the scab resistant crabapple cultivars in the nursery trade. It has purple new foliage, clear red-pink flowers, and abundant dark red fruit. …

2023年3月21日 · The Prairifire Crabapple tree is a disease-resistant variety that is self-fertile (meaning you don’t need a male and a female plant for pollination). This makes it a great tree for beginner or gardeners with small spaces that can’t accommodate more than one tree.

General Information Scientific name: Malus x 'Prariefire' Pronunciation: MAY-luss Common name (s): 'Prairiefire' crabapple Family: Rosaceae Plant type: tree USDA hardiness zones: 4 through 8A (Figure 3) Planting month for zone 7: year round Planting month for zone 8: year round Origin: not native to North America Invasive potential: not known ...

'Prairifire' is an excellent cultivar that puts on a beautiful show of dark pinkish-red flowers every year. Quite resistant to the pests and diseases that commonly affect crabapples (apple scab, fireblight, Japanese beetles, leaf spot, cedar-apple rust, and powdery mildew). Well-drained heavy loam soils and full sun promote best growth.