| Botanical name | Prunus nigra |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | This plant has clusters of white flowers. |
| Common name(s) | Canada Plum |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Prunus nigra bears dark red to purple fall foliage. |
| Drought tolerance | Medium |
| Planting instructions | Plant in full sun. |
| Fruit | It bears yellowish red fruit. |
| Soil conditions | Sandy , Loam , Well drained |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Uses | Uses:: Cullinary: yes Medicinal: yes Cultural: Commercial: Cosmetics: Other Uses: Part Used: Attracts: Features: |
| Wildlife attractions | bees , birds , butterflies , insects |
Prunus nigra (Canada Plum)
- Botanical name: Prunus nigra
- Common name(s): Canada Plum
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
This deciduous shrub or small tree that bears dark red to purple fall foliage with yellowish red fruit. It has clusters of white flowers.
Family: –
Synonym: Prunus americana var. nigra
Botanical Pronunciation: Proon-us NY-gruh
Prunus nigra requirements and features
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This plant has clusters of white flowers. 
Prunus nigra bears dark red to purple fall foliage.
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