Prairifire Crabapple Tree
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A Fiery Explosion of Vibrant Blossoms in Springtime
Prairifire Crabapple tree (Malus x 'Prairifire') is one of the showiest trees you can plant in your yard. In early spring, when much of the landscape is still winter-drab and summer flowers have yet to make their appearance, you can depend on flowering trees for early-season color. Although it bears tiny cherry-like fruits, which are relished by birds, Prairifire Crabapple is prized more for its stunning spring display of dark-pink to red blossoms.
A Host of Benefits
1. Colorful flowers and foliage. After the flowers fade, Prairifire Crabapple is still colorful. Newly emerging foliage is purplish before turning green with reddish veins and stems. In autumn, the leaves turn orange for an end-of-the season color pop.
2. Bird-friendly. The apples are the size of cherries, only about one-half inch in diameter, and birds love them! Your Prairifire Crabapple will be a flurry of activity when the fruits mature in summer.
3. Superior disease resistance. Apple and crabapple trees are notoriously susceptible to many diseases. Prairifire Crabapple has been bred as a disease-resistant selection so you don't have to spray trees to keep them healthy.
Crabapple Care
As a cold-tolerant tree, Prairifire Crabapple is a perennial in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4 through 8. These growing practices help keep it in optimal health:
• Sun. A full-sun location promotes the best flowering.
• Soil. Prairifire Crabapple is adapted to a wide range of soil types.
• Water. Deep and thorough watering during the first growth season helps its root system become firmly established.
• Fertilizer. Fertilize once a year in spring based on soil-test recommendations.
• Pruning. You won't have to prune Prairifire Crabapple unless you need to remove dead, broken or crossed limbs.
Maximize the Floral Appeal
Some fruiting trees require another tree nearby to ensure cross-pollination of its flowers so the fruit can form. Prairifire Crabapple is self-fruitful, which means that it will bear fruit even if it's the only apple tree in your yard. But if you plant a grouping of three Prairifire Crabapples or a row of trees down your property line, you'll enjoy an even more breathtaking floral show!
Full Planting & Care Instructions
Product Details
| Mature Height: | 15-20 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 15-20 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Season(s): | Spring Blooming |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate Growing |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ, CA, ID, OR |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 4-8 outdoors |
Growing Zones: 4-8 outdoors
(hardy down to -20℉)
Customer Reviews & Photos
Based on 62 reviews
Great Purchase and Well-Packaged
The 6-7 foot Prairi fire Crabapple Tree arrived fairly quickly in very good condition. It did suffer stress of being transplanted in a very different environment (Colorado) from where it was grown ( South Carolina). It lost most of its leaves, but seems to be recovering after one and a half weeks after planting. Have to wait and see. Seems to be budding new leaves.
Dear Folks...I was delighted to
Dear Folks...I was delighted to receive my 'Prairifire' Crabapple sapling which I had been looking for everywhere. None of my regional nurseries carried this particular variety. The customer service gals that I had worked with to obtain this tree went beyond my expectations and although this variety was unavailable at the time, I wanted to order it, they called me promptly when new ones came in late October. I am so excited to see the first blossoms next Spring. Thank you too for the quick delivery and beautifully packaged item. Regards, Karen
Very happy with my Prairifire Crabapple
Tree arrived in great condition and I immediately got it in the ground. It is thriving and next spring I will most likely see blooms.
They arrived quickly and packaged
They arrived quickly and packaged very well.
Cant wait to see them
Cant wait to see them grow