Malus 'Prairiefire' - 80-100 CM C12

Description
The Apple 'Prairiefire' (Malus) is a spreading, loose, large shrub with decorative, orange-red, oval fruits. These are medium-sized. It produces magenta-coloured, cup-shaped flowers from May to June. The Apple 'Prairiefire' also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. The burgundy-red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres. The Apple 'Prairiefire' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * attractive yellow-orange autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * bordeaux red shoots * resistant to urban climates

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

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

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Apple 'Prairiefire' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
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.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

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

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

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

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

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, edible, bird food plant

Root
Malus 'Prairiefire' is a heartroot.