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Pink Flowering Crabapple

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Pink Flowering Crabapple

Ornamental tree

Malus 'Prairifire'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 3–9
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 180" spacing
  • Low water
  • pH 5–7.5
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  • Overview

    One of the most disease-resistant crabapples available, 'Prairifire' produces abundant coral-pink buds that open to deep pink flowers, followed by small red fruits that persist into winter for wildlife. This compact tree offers multi-season interest with excellent disease resistance that makes it virtually maintenance-free.

  • Planting

    Typically grafted, seeds require cold stratification for 90-120 days

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: low. Soil pH: 5–7.5. Space plants 180" apart. Germination: 60-90 (seeds).

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Japanese beetles, aphids, tent caterpillars. Common diseases: Highly disease resistant, occasional powdery mildew.