Tree comparisons
 Prairie Fire |  Sorbus discolor |  Premier Cru | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malus Prairie Fire is a medium-size upright crab-apple tree, notable for its dark pink flowers. | Sorbus discolor features yellow berries which take on pink hues as they mature. | An early-season Magnolia with dark crimson pink flowers opening to paler pinks. | |
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Growing
| Crab-apple trees Prairie Fire | Rowan Sorbus discolor | Magnolia Premier Cru | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | ||
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive fruit Attractive tree / plant Scented flowers | Attractive flowers | |
| Growth habit | Upright-spreading / Vase | Spreading / Flat-topped | |
| Height after 10 years | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun | ||
| Pruning | Light prune | ||
| Growth rate | Average | ||
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site | ||
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds |
Identification
| Crab-apple trees Prairie Fire | Rowan Sorbus discolor | Magnolia Premier Cru | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Pink - dark | Pink - dark | |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | Single flower (5-8 petals) | |
| Flowering month | April | March | |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green | |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Orange / Gold | ||
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Flowers appear first | ||
| Fruit colour | Red | ||
| Fruit size | Large | ||
| Fruit persistence | Ripens over a period | ||
| Country of origin | United States | United Kingdom | |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |