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  |