Prairiefire Crab | Malus 'Prairiefire'
Height: 15-20'
Width: 20'
Shape: Upright, rounded
Exposure: Full sun
Foliage: Red-maroon
Fall Foliage: Golden
Flower: Single, dark pink-red
Fruit: Red, 1/2", persistent
Zone: 4-7
This crabapple is one of the best red leaved varieties. It shows excellent disease resistance and has good foliage retention during the hot months of summer. The flowers make a bright display in the spring, and the persistent fruit is eye-catching in the winter. 1996 Iowa Tree of the Year.