Prairifire Crabapple
Malus x 'Prairifire'
Description | 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. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Once established water during dry spells. |
Blooms | Spring |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall and wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Showy Fruit, Benefits Birds |
Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Privacy Screen |
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Design Ideas | This 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 Color | Red |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Cherry (Prunus); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Bee Balm (Monarda); Lavender (Lavandula) |
Care | Provide 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!
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Mt. Garfield Greenhouse & Nursery 3162 'F' Road
Grand Junction, Colorado 81504 -
Bookcliff Gardens 755 26th Road
Grand Junction, Colorado 81506 -
Lowe's 2525 Rimrock Avenue
Grand Junction, Colorado 81505
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