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Malus 'Prairifire' Tree

Name: Malus 'Prairifire' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: MP.SS.12.1
Price: 80.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Flowering Crab Apple Trees

Single stem tree, 120-150cm, 12L pot

£80

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Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 6 x 6 metres in 20 years

Foliage Dark green-purple leaves with autumn colour (deciduous)

Flowers Vibrant pink flowers followed by purple-red berries

Position Full sun to part shade, including exposed sites

Soil Prefers moist yet well-draining soil

Description

Malus 'Prairifire' is a medium-sized spreading tree with impressive, vibrant pink flowers. This beautiful tree blossoms in spring and attracts pollinators. It is followed by purple-red crab apple fruits that birds eat, making it a fantastic choice for a wildlife garden. The leaves are also an impressive feature, starting as red leaves that mature into mid-green leaves with red veins.

'Prairifire' Crab Apple tree prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade, within an exposed or sheltered position. It is best planted in moist but well-drained, acidic soil. Its ultimate height and spread are 6 x 6 meters.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Crab Apple trees require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

You can harvest culinary Crab Apples in early autumn or leave them for birds to enjoy. The trees should be pruned in winter but do not require hard pruning. Avoid trimming the tips of branches. Simply remove any dead or damaged branches and shoots at the base of the tree i.e. suckers and water sprouts.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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