Malus 'Prairie Fire' Crocus vernus 'Grand Maitre' Stalks or scapes

Stalks or scapes

but transform into a vibrant orange colour towards the mouth of the cup

then a stepover is a brilliant option

The wood from the Carpinus betulus also makes valuable firewood as it burns slowly and is hot enough to smelt iron

Malus 'Prairie Fire' Crocus vernus 'Grand Maitre' Stalks or scapesMalus Prairie Fire is a crab apple with a lavish blossom, beautiful cup shaped flowers and coloured fruits. Initially this small tree has an upright habit but later it becomes round and grows 5 6 m tall. Its year old twigs are dark reddish brown that produce purple leaves purple that turn dark green as they mature. This ornamental apple is very hardy and thrives in sunny locations in any garden soil. The ovate to oval emerging leaves are purplish red