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Prairifire Crabapple (Malus ‘Prairifire’) – Seeds
Prairifire Crabapple (Malus ‘Prairifire’) – Seeds
Prairifire Crabapple (Malus ‘Prairifire’) – Seeds
Prairifire Crabapple (Malus ‘Prairifire’) – Seeds
Prairifire Crabapple (Malus ‘Prairifire’) – Seeds

Seeds

Prairifire Crabapple (Malus ‘Prairifire’) – Seeds

Malus ‘Prairifire’

Prairifire Crabapple is a hardy ornamental crabapple valued for deep pink spring blossoms, colorful fruit, and strong disease resistance. It performs well in Pennsylvania and the broader Northeast and brings multiple seasons of interest to homestead landscapes, wildlife hedgerows, pollinator gardens, and naturalized plantings. In spring, the flowers support pollinators and beneficial insects. Small dark red crabapples develop later in the season and often persist into winter, providing food for birds and other wildlife. Each packet contains Prairifire Crabapple seeds. Seed-grown crabapples can vary from the parent cultivar, which is normal and useful for wildlife and habitat plantings.

Small-batch seed lots are gathered, cleaned, processed, and packed by Josh at Base Camp North with help from a few friends in Pennsylvania.

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100 Seeds

SKU K773651

$12

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25 Seeds

SKU 106592A

$5

2 available

SKU 106592A · 2 available

$5.00

2 in stock

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Growing information

Hardiness

Zone 4

Sun

Full Sun

Soil

Adaptable

Bloom or harvest season

Spring

Mature height

10-25 ft

Spacing

10+ ft

Native range

Cultivated variety

Wildlife value

High

Pollinator value

Moderate

Host plant information

Yes

Growing notes

Prairifire Crabapple is a compact ornamental crabapple valued for spring bloom, persistent fruit, disease resistance, and wildlife use. Seed-grown plants can vary from the parent cultivar, which is normal for crabapples grown from seed. Use for wildlife hedgerows, pollinator plantings, homestead landscapes, and small ornamental tree plantings where fruit and spring flowers are desired.

Planting or germination instructions

Crabapple seeds usually benefit from 60-90 days of cold, moist stratification before planting. Mix clean seeds with slightly moist sand, peat, or vermiculite and refrigerate, or sow outdoors in fall or winter for natural stratification. Plant about 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep in a well-drained seed-starting mix or nursery bed. Keep evenly moist and protect young seedlings from drying out, rodents, and deer browsing.

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