Malus 'Prairiefire'

North America.

Apple 'Prairiefire' is a spreading and loosely growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 6 m and is approx. 4 - 5 m wide. Rapidly growing.

The deciduous leaves of the Apple 'Prairiefire's are medium green, ovate, serrated. Bordeaux red shoots. Apple 'Prairiefire' turns bright yellow-orange in autumn.

Red-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The magenta-coloured, cupped flowers appear from May to June. These grow to about 3.5 - 4.5 cm in size.

The orange-red, oval fruits of Malus 'Prairiefire' are particularly decorative. These appear from August and are medium-sized.

Malus 'Prairiefire' is a heartroot.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Apple 'Prairiefire' has good frost hardiness.

No special requirements.

Solitary, ornamental shrub, edible, bird food plant

The plant has a medium water requirement.

Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered abundantly throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions.

This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).