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Crab Apple 'Prairifire'

Hardy Tree

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Boasts reddish-magenta blossom in spring

Accompanied by purple foliage

Berry-sized fruit hang onto the tree all throughout winter

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1 x 12 Litre Potted Tree (Height 60cm+)

£99.99

2 x 12 Litre Potted Trees

£189.99

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The most stunning of Crab Apple trees maybe? Malus 'Prairifire' boasts reddish-magenta blossom in spring, accompanied by purple foliage which later turns green. Maroon, cone shaped fruits follow, which mature in autumn and persist well into winter. The fruits are berry-sized and hang onto the tree all throughout winter, providing an excellent source of food for the birds. The bark of this deciduous tree is a glossy dark red and brings character to any garden. Height & Spread: 6m (20').

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Generally crab apples are too tart to eat raw, but their apple flavour becomes intense when cooked. Cab apples have high pectin content great for jam and jellies, and are a perfect ingredient for chutneys.

Plant Size Height Up to 600cm (236in)
Spread Up to 600cm (236in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Tree

Ideal For kitchen gardenlow maintenance gardenwildlife gardenscottage gardens

Position In full sunsun or semi shade

Flowering Months

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Codes
1 x 12 Litre Potted Tree (Height 60cm+) (KA2091)
2 x 12 Litre Potted Trees (TKA2092)

Plant crab apple trees in a sheltered, sunny position in any fertile, well drained soil. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole and drive the stake into the ground to support the tree. Staking after planting may result in damage to the root ball. Plant fruit trees at their original soil level and firm them into the ground. Fasten the tree to the stake using a tree tie, and water well.

Fruit trees do not suffer weed competition well. Keep weeds and grass clear from within a 3cm radius of base of the tree. In spring, while the ground is moist, apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost around the base of the tree, taking care

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