Taxon

Malus 'Prairie Maid'

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Common name: Prairie Maid crab apple
Family: Rosaceae (rose family)
Distribution: hybrid: Simpson Nursery introduction
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Life form: Deciduous tree
Usage: Ornamental
Comments: A small deciduous tree that grows 15' high and wide. Compact, rounded tree with deep pink flowers in late April to early may followed by orange-red fruits. Foliage has proven disease resistant at Morton Arboretum in the Chicago area. A tough tree, withstanding cold and drought.

Locations

  • 1: FLT: CH24 (CH24) • Accession: D1995-0356.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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