Deciduous Tree – Pariefire Crabapple

Prairiefire crabapple 

 Botanical name: malus ioensis ‘prairiefire’

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: about 15-20 ft in height and in width 

Bloom time:  spring 

Hardy zone:  zones 4-8 

Flower color: red, pink

Foliage color:  green, purple, red, brown, yellow

Growth rate:  grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune during dormancy in the winter months 

Propagation methods:  propagate with cuttings in the early summer 

Landscape use:  cottage gardens, specimen plant, privacy, borders

Light needs:  6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: produces non-edible berries following blooming period, drought tolerant, attracts pollinators 

Watering instructions: allow the top 3 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions :  feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring before new growth begins to emerge 

Best time to plant:  spring or fall 

Best type of soil: can adapt to any kind of soil 

Companion plants: dogwoods, lilacs, daylilies, mondo grass

Toxicity level: toxic for pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no