Malus 'Prairiefire'
Excellent disease resistance. Upright, spreading structure becoming rounded with maturity. Attractive red-maroon foliage, ageing reddish-green. Crimson buds open to bright pinkish-red, single flowers.
Fruit is dark red, 3/8 to 1/2 inch and very persistent. Blooms later than most crabs. Very disease resistant.
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Photo courtesy of Our Growing Friends at Casey Nursery in Goldsboro, NC and Texas Pecan Nursery in Chandler, TX
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Tree |
| Foilage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
10' - 20' |
| Spread |
15' - 20' |
| Shape |
Upright - Canopy Matures to a Round Form |
| Primary Foilage Color |
Dark Green |
| Seasonal Foilage Color |
Sheds its leaves during colder months |
| Flowering Season |
Spring |
| Flower Color |
Crimson-pink |
| Fruit |
Yes - crabapples |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Slow |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure Planting Area Provides Adequate Drainage |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
3 - 8 |
