- Dazzling bright pink flowers among the brightest in spring
- Dark purple foliage adds a nice touch to any landscape
- Bright green fruit is instantly recognizable
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About This Product
Prairie Fire Crabapple trees display some of the most stunning color of all, blooming into a totally unique shade of hot pink. These blossoms are certainly the flashy signature of Prairie Fire, leading it to become 1 of the most popular ornamental Crabapples in the United States. The attractiveness isn't limited to spring however, as the leaves are naturally colored a light shade of purple in the tips. This purple and green color combination will last all summer and into fall until they turn a brilliant shade of bright red in autumn. Its bright red fruit adorns the Prairie Fire tree all summer, autumn and long after the leaves fall off in winter. Prairie Fire is a unique and beautiful tree with colors that transform with the seasons and keep your interest all year long.
Highlights
- Prairie fire is a true ornamental tree, displaying different colors that transform with the seasons
- Scarlet buds bloom into lavish magenta flowers that cover the limbs in early spring
- Purple foliage of prairie fire trees provide a splash of contrasting color all summer long, adding depth to a landscape
- Bright red fruit adorns the branches well into winter, long after the leaves have fallen
- Prairie fire is widely regarded as among the most low-maintenance and disease-resistant crabapples
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Specifications
Dimensions
Mature Height (in.) | 240 in. | Mature Width (in.) | 180 in. |
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Details
Additional Characteristics | Deer Resistant, Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Non-GMO | Average Shipping Height (in.) | 42 in |
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Best Time to Plant | Fall to Spring | Bloom Season | Spring |
Blossom Color Family | Purple | Botanical Name | Prunus subhirtella Pendula |
Common Name Family | Crabapple | Container Size | 5 Gallon(s) |
Container Type | Bare Root | Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
Fragrance | Fragrant | Growth Habit | Low-Growing |
Hardiness Zone | 4 (-30 to -20 F),5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F) | Mature Height (ft.) | 16-20 |
Optimal Soil Condition | Neutral | Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.) | 120 |
Returnable | 90-Day | Sun Tolerance | Sun or Shade |
Tree Height Range (Ft.) | 10-20 Ft. | Tree Type | Other |
Wildlife Attracted | Bees, Birds, Bluebirds, Butterflies, Cardinals, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Robins, Sparrows | Wildlife Deterred | No Wildlife Deterred |
Questions & Answers
Will I need another variety to be a pollinator? Or is this self pollinating?
Is this crabapple a good pollinator?
how tall is the tree
This tree grows to a mature height of 16-20 feet. You can find this information and more in the "Details" section of the product page.
Can crab apple tree grow in Phoenix, Arizona?
This tree thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. Phoenix, Arizona is generally considered to be in zones 9-10, meaning this tree may struggle in the Phoenix heat. You may want to consider a tree that is better suited for a hot climate.
Does this tree do well in Lake Tahoe?
This tree is recommended for hardiness zones 4-9. Lake Tahoe falls into zones 6-8, so this tree should do well there.
Does this produce fruit?
Yes only edible to the birds due to them being very tart and small.
does come in gallon container
I've only seen as bare root. Hope this helps
Can you eat the fruit of the prairie fire crabapple tree?
While the fruit of the Prairie Fire Crabapple tree is not poisonous, it is extremely tart and small, making it generally unpleasant to eat raw. Many people prefer to use them for making jellies or jams. They are also a food source for birds throughout the winter.
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