PRAIRIE FIRE CRABAPPLE

Plant Name: Prairie Fire Crabapple
Scientific Name: Malus ‘Prairifire’ — Prairifire Crabapple, Prairie Fire Crabapple
Mature Height: 15–20 ft
Mature Spread: 15–20 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate (1–2 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate; ~10–15 gal/week while establishing, then ~15–20 gal every 7–10 days once established; increase during fruit development and extreme heat
Foliage: Dark green to reddish-purple, deciduous
Fall Color: Orange-red to bronze
Flower Color: Deep pink to red
Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
Fruit: Small, ¼–½ in., dark red to purple-red crabapples; persistent into fall and winter; attractive to birds
Harvest Time: Late summer–fall
Hardiness Zones: 4–8 (−30°F to 20°F)
Features: Outstanding ornamental tree; vivid spring flowers; reddish-purple foliage when young; persistent red fruit; attractive bark; excellent wildlife value
Additional Facts: Prairifire is a fire-blight-resistant and highly disease-resistant crabapple. It is primarily grown as an ornamental, although its small fruits are technically edible and can be used for jellies and preserves.