Crabapple - Prairiefire Pink Flowering

The Prairie Fire variety has dusky purple-tinged foliage, in summer and small fruit of a maroon color.

It is the deep burgundy-red leaves and bright pink bloom of spring that is the glorious attraction of this tree.

Growing to about 15 to 25 feet tall and 10 to 20 feet wide with a rounded upright form it’s shape is something between rounded and vase-shaped.

All the crabapples are fairly undemanding trees, they like normal soil conditions and normal amounts of moisture compared with most trees.

• Hardy in zones 4-7.
• Growing well on clay soil, they appreciate the finer fare of loam, but don’t demand it, they do need decent drainage.
• Give a full sun exposure.
• Good air circulation further restrains apple scab from developing.
• This tree is naturally resistant to apple scab disease