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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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Plant Attributes
Additional Information

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	10 m *
Categories	Trees
Flowers	This plant has clusters of white flowers.
Common name(s)	Canada Plum
Origin	Europe
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

This plant has clusters of white flowers.

Prunus nigra bears dark red to purple fall foliage.

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