Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
- Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance
- Root Rot - High Resistance
- Leaf Scorch - Moderate Resistance
- Powdery Mildew - High Resistance
Growth Habit*
- Upright Growing
- Ornamental/Medium Growing
Leaf Color Fall*
- Red/Brilliant Red
- Orange/Brilliant Orange
Leaf Color Spring*
- Purple
- Green
- Burgundy/Crimson
Leaf Color Summer*
- Purple
- Burgundy/Crimson
- Green
Nature Assets*
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Birds
- Attracts Bees
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Preferred Planting Season*
- Spring Planting
- Fall Planting
- Summer Planting
Preferred Soil Conditions*
- Moist
- Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils)
- Average
- Adapts Well to Most Soil Types
- Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils)
Season of Interest*
- Fall
- Late Spring/Early Summer
- Spring
- Late Summer/Early Autumn
- Early Spring
- Spring Flowering
- Summer
Sun Exposure*
- Prefers Full Sun in Northern States
- Prefers Full Sun in Southern States
Uses*
- Provides Shade
- Mass Planting
- Landscape Specimen
- Sound Barrier
- Border Plant
- Wildlife Habitat
- Accent Plant
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance
Malus is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your plant the best start possible, we include free fertilizer with every order.
Interesting Notes
Prairifire Crab apple is truly a all time favorite and winner in the Crabapple family.
PRAIRIFIRE CRABAPPLE
Malus x
'Prairifire'
Buy Prairifire Crabapple online. It was released from the breeding program at the University of Illinois, this selection combines beautiful purple-to-green foliage and bright deep pink to red long lasting flowers, excellent red fruit and glossy dark red bark. It has an excellent resistance to rust, mildew and fire blight.The benchmark to which all crab apples are measured against.
Mature Height:
15-20 Feet
Mature Spread:
15-20 Feet
Family: Rosaceae
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Common Name: Apple / Crabapple
Malus species cannot be shipped into CA, OR, or WA.
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-measured amount of Polyon® Best-Paks time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
We use and recommend www.dripdepot.com for our irrigation needs, from simple to install micro and drip systems, to commercial grade irrigation parts and supplies.
5 gallon Potted
SKU: 3204
(4.10 gallons / 15.55 liters)
(5-6 ft tall)
(11 units available now - G)
Standard Package
$150.00
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Root Pouch 5 gallon
SKU: 13307
(4.22 gallons / 16 liters)
(5-6 ft tall)
(4 units available now - S)
Standard Package
Grown in Root Pouch®.
$150.00
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7 gallon Potted
SKU: 3908
(6.08 gallons / 23.03 liters)
(6-8 ft tall)
(39 units available now - G)
pick up only
$225.00
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15 gallon Potted
SKU: 7142
(12.7 gallons / 48 liters)
(6-8 ft tall)
(0 units available now)
pick up only
$325.00
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