Prairifire Crabapple

Malus x 'Prairifire'

Pronunciation: MAY-lus
SKU #06114
4-8

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An outstanding flowering tree with an upright form that becomes rounded with age. 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.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Showy Fruit, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsTolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitRounded
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UsePrivacy Screen
Design IdeasThis easy-to-grow accent tree can be used as a single specimen in the front yard for curb appeal, or in the back where you may enjoy its seasonal changes. An excellent habitat and food source for wildlife. Its dark fruit is very decorative but may stain light-colored paving. There is nothing more beautiful than a gateway flanked with flowering Crabapple, or a long run of them up the driveway for a large-scale display. Perfect for country and cottage gardens to achieve that old-fashioned romantic character.
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsCherry (Prunus); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Bee Balm (Monarda); Lavender (Lavandula)
Care InstructionsProvide 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. Prune as needed to remove dead or damaged wood, or maintain smaller size.
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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Showy Fruit, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsTolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitRounded
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UsePrivacy Screen
Design IdeasThis easy-to-grow accent tree can be used as a single specimen in the front yard for curb appeal, or in the back where you may enjoy its seasonal changes. An excellent habitat and food source for wildlife. Its dark fruit is very decorative but may stain light-colored paving. There is nothing more beautiful than a gateway flanked with flowering Crabapple, or a long run of them up the driveway for a large-scale display. Perfect for country and cottage gardens to achieve that old-fashioned romantic character.
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsCherry (Prunus); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Bee Balm (Monarda); Lavender (Lavandula)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide 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. Prune as needed to remove dead or damaged wood, or maintain smaller size.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.