Prairie Crabapple (Ioensis)

The Prairie Crabapple (Ioensis) is generally described as a perennial tree or shrub. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Prairie Crabapple (Ioensis) has green foliage and inconspicuous white flowers, with a moderate amount of conspicuous green fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the mid spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until summer. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Prairie Crabapple (Ioensis) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Prairie Crabapple (Ioensis) will reach up to 25 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 20 feet.

The Prairie Crabapple (Ioensis) is usually not commercially available except under contract. It can be propagated by bare root, container, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have medium vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -28°F. has high tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.