Malus 'Prairiefire' – Malus 'Prairiefire'

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Malus 'Prairiefire' – Malus 'Prairiefire'

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Initially this small tree has an upright habit. Later it becomes round and approx. 5 - 6 m tall and wide. The year-old twigs are dark reddish brown. The sprouting leaf is purplish red and turns dark green later in the season. The purplish pink flowers open out of red buds. These measure 3.5 to 4 cm and open in May. They are followed by small, dark purplish red to purplish brown crab apples. ‘Prairiefire’ is a crab apple with a lavish blossom and beautifully coloured fruits that are only slightly susceptible to scab.
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Clear stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
5 - 6 m
Width
5-6m
Crown
round, half-open crown
Bark and branches
twigs dark, reddish brown, bark dark brown
Leaf
oval to elliptical, dark green
Flowers
purplish pink, flower buds red, May
Fruits
dark purplish red to purplish brown, 1 - 1.2 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
nutrient-rich, well-drained soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5 (-28,8 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
good, susceptible to sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
industrial areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Dan F. Dayton, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA, 1982
Clear stem tree acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green reddish brown May average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Malus 'Prairiefire'

Malus 'Prairiefire' can eventually reach a height of 5 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Malus 'Prairiefire' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Malus 'Prairiefire' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Malus 'Prairiefire' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Malus 'Prairiefire' blooms in may.
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