Prairifire Crabapple
Tagged as: Crabapples for the Home Landscape
Botanical Name: Malus 'Prairifire'
Common Name: Prairifire Crabapple
Updated 10/2012
Height: 15-20' Spread: 15-20' Habit/Form: Upright-spreading Growth Rate: Medium Zone: 4-7
Cultural Requirements: Plant in full sun for best flowering and fruiting. Prefers well-drained, slightly moist, and acidic to neutral soils. Once mature, crabapples tolerate drought conditions, but benefit with a 3-4-inch layer of organic mulch. Disease resistance: Scab-Excellent, Fire blight-Excellent, Rust-Excellent, Mildew-Excellent.
Ornamental Characteristics: An upright small tree, rounding with age. Bark is a glossy, dark red with prominent lenticels. Single red buds open to a clear, dark pink flower. Dark red, ½-inch fruits persist into winter. Green foliage has a reddish cast changing to a reddish-orange fall color. Highly disease resistant.
Uses in the Landscape: Select a crabapple for your desired attributes (size, flower color, persistent fruits) and good disease resistance. Use as specimen plants or in mass for spectacular seasonal interest.
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