Canadian Plum

Scientific Name: Prunus nigra Aiton


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rosales / Rosaceae / Prunus L./ Prunus nigra Aiton

Canadian Plum
General Information
Usda SymbolPRNI
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsPRNI

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Canadian Plum is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)24
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum128
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum6.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1280
Planting Density per Acre, Minim640
Precipitation, Maximum43
Precipitation, Minimum15
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)36
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationErect
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodSpring
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorRed
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorOrange
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)9.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee30
Growth FormThicket Forming
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed per Pound4875
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Canadian Plum

Canadian Plum

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