Scientific Name: Malus ‘Prairiefire’
Height: 15-20 ft
Spread: 15-20 ft.
Bloom Time: May
Crown Density: Moderate
Native Range: Crabapple species are native to North America.
Ecological Value: Larval host for 311 species of caterpillars. Berries for birds and small mammals.
Human Value: Edible berries, especially for jam. Cross-pollinates espaliered apple trees.
Prairiefire Crabapple in Spring Prairiefire Crabapple in Summer Crabapples