Prairifire crabapple
Malus 'Prairifire'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size15 to 20 feet tall15 to 20 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Deep pinkish red
- Fall color
- Yes
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Prairifire' crabapple (Malus 'Prairifire') is a tree for borders, pollinator gardens, and specimen planting. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. It bears deep pinkish red flowers that are fragrant and draw butterflies, bees, and birds. The tree is drought tolerant and shows fall color. It can reach 15 to 20 feet tall and wide, so give it room.
Pairs well with Royal Star star magnolia, Perennial candytuft, Pink Impression tulip, and Gladiator ornamental onion.