Malus 'Prairifire'

Also Known As

Malus 'Prairie Fire'
Malus 'Prairiefire'
Prairie Fire Crabapple
Prairie Fire Flowering Crabapple

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 20'-25'
W: 20'-25'

planting zones

4a-8a

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Malus 'Prairifire' plant details

Malus 'Prairifire' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green, purple and red foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by purple and red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Malus 'Prairifire'

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, purple and red
Mature size: 20 FT - 25 FT - wide, 20 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Malus 'Prairifire'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the best of the red-leaved crabapples! This upright 20' x 20' tree is red everywhere, it even has reddish bark to go with its attractive red-to-bronzy leaves. Bright rose-pink spring flowers become deep red ½" persistent fruit. This fine specimen also shows excellent resistance to disease. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Deciduous, upright tree with a rounded, spreading habit. Beautiful purple leaves in the spring put on a show with the bright pink flowers. Foliage turns to a reddish green throughout the season, then bronze in the fall. Flowers are followed by small dark red fruits. The attractive reddish bark on this crabapple, as well as its excellent disease resistance, are very nice features. Growth Rate slow

By: Garden World

Prairie Fire Crabapple Stunning year round: First, prolific, pinkish-red blooms. Next comes new purple-maroon foliage that matures to reddish green. Fall brings a display of red, orange and purple—accompanied by glossy red fruit. Fruit persists into fall or winter and provides food for birds. Resistant to scab, rust, fire blight and Japanese beetles