Malus ‘Prairie Fire’
$199.99
Deep pink spring flowers and purple-red fruit give Malus Prairifire a long season of color, while its rounded crown suits smaller landscapes.
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Description
Crimson buds open to deep pink-red single flowers on Malus Prairifire in spring, set among newly emerged maroon leaves. The foliage matures dark green, then turns orange in fall as small purple-red crabapples ripen and remain on the branches into winter. Birds use the persistent fruit, and pollinating insects visit the flowers.
This deciduous tree develops a rounded crown about 15 to 20 feet tall and wide. Plant it in full sun or partial shade in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Water regularly while the root system establishes, then reduce frequency and water during dry spells. Prune dead or damaged wood, water sprouts, and crowded branches as needed. The cooked fruit is generally edible, but the seeds are toxic if eaten and should be removed before cooking.
Additional information
| Height | 455 cm – 610 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 455 cm – 610 cm |
| Flowering months | April, May |
| Synonyms | Malus 'Prairie Fire', Malus 'Prairiefire', Malus 'Royal Beauty' F, Malus floribunda, Malus hybride VoB, Malus Prairiefire, Malus Prarie Fire, Malus x Prairifire |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Propagation | Chip bud in late summer or graft in midwinter. |
| Pests | Aphids, woolly aphids, red spider mites, caterpillars, scales, and borers may occur. |
| Diseases | This cultivar has strong resistance to apple scab, fire blight, rust, and powdery mildew, although canker and honey fungus may occur. |
| Pruning | Prune as needed to remove dead or damaged wood and water sprouts, and thin crowded branches to improve airflow. |
| Hazardous information | Seeds are toxic if eaten, while stems and leaves are toxic to pets and horses; remove seeds before cooking the fruit. |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Watering instructions | Water deeply and regularly through the first few growing seasons. Once established, reduce frequency and water during dry spells. |
| Sunlight instructions | Plant in full sun; partial shade is tolerated. |
| Color flower spring | Red, Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Round, Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Tree |
| Use for | Bird-Friendly, Low maintenance, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 10 |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Cultivation | Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil with full sun or partial shade. Water regularly while establishing, then reduce frequency and water during dry spells. |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Prairifire Crabapple, Prairifire Flowering Crabapple |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23025208, MALPF1757G, MALPF20010G |
| Usps | Deep pink-red flowers rise above maroon spring foliage., Persistent purple-red fruit feeds birds into winter. |
| Common Name | Malus 'Prairie Fire' |