
Prairifire Crab
Malus x ‘Prariefire’
This disease resistant cross by Dr. Dan Dayton, University of Illinois, has especially good foliage retention during summer. It blooms later than most crabs. The bark is a glossy dark red with numerous prominent lenticels, and the fruit does not drop. 1996 Iowa Tree of the Year.
Sun / Shade Ratio
Shade Tolerance
Sun Tolerance
Attributes
SHAPE |
Upright, Spreading becoming Rounded | |
MINIMUM HEIGHT |
15 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM HEIGHT |
20 |
Feet |
MINIMUM SPREAD |
20 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM SPREAD |
20 |
Feet |
HARDINESS ZONES |
4, 7 |