Its showy, dark pink to red flowers draws most people to the prairifire flowering crabapple. And for good reason. The stunning, long-lasting spring blossoms are a sight to behold. But this variety also offer year-round beauty with its changing leaf color. Glossy maroon or purplish-red in spring, the leaves become dark green with purplish-red veins in the summer then a beautiful bronze color in autumn.
Features bright red spring flowers and showy fall foliage
Produces red-purple edible fruit which attracts wildlife
Is a hardy tree capable of growing in a wide range of conditions
 
Shape
Oval
Growth Speed
Medium
Scientific Name
Malus 'Prairifire'
Mature Height
15-20'
Mature Spread
15-20'
Sun Preference
Full Sun
Soil Preference
Acidic, Alkaline, Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well Drained, Wet
Wildlife Value
The fruits of this tree are important food for many birds and mammals.