In a good year for spring blossom, such as it is turning out to be, this tree is absolutely stunning to behold. Crab apples are a popular choice of small garden tree and this cultivar is exceptional. Crab apples have several good qualities but one particular to ‘Prairifire’, apart from the quality of its blossom, is the blue grey hue to the one year old growth in winter. If this tree was in my garden I would leave winter pruning until just after the blossom has faded and skip any temptation to summer prune altogether.
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