Prunus americana Marshall var. nigra (Aiton) Waugh
Scientific Name: Prunus americana Marshall var. nigra (Aiton) Waugh
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rosales / Rosaceae / Prunus L./ Prunus americana Marshall var. nigra (Aiton) Waugh
General Information |
Usda Symbol | PRAMN |
Group | Dicot |
Life Cycle | Perennial |
Growth Habits | Tree |
Native Locations | PRAMN |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Prunus americana Marshall var. nigra (Aiton) Waugh.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
Temperature, Minimum (°F) | 24 |
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Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | No |
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Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
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Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
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Anaerobic Tolerance | Low |
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CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
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Cold Stratification Required | No |
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Drought Tolerance | None |
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Fire Tolerance | None |
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Frost Free Days, Minimum | 128 |
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pH, Maximum | 8.5 |
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pH, Minimum | 6.5 |
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Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 1280 |
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Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 640 |
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Precipitation, Maximum | 43 |
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Precipitation, Minimum | 15 |
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Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 36 |
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Salinity Tolerance | None |
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Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
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Morphology/Physiology
Bloat | None |
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Toxicity | None |
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Shape and Orientation | Erect |
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Nitrogen Fixation | None |
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Resprout Ability | No |
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Active Growth Period | Spring |
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Coppice Potential | No |
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Fall Conspicuous | No |
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Fire Resistant | No |
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Flower Color | Red |
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Flower Conspicuous | No |
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Foliage Color | Green |
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Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
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Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
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Fruit/Seed Color | Orange |
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Low Growing Grass | No |
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Lifespan | Moderate |
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Leaf Retention | No |
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Known Allelopath | No |
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Height, Mature (feet) | 9.0 |
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Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 30 |
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Growth Form | Thicket Forming |
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Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
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Foliage Texture | Coarse |
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Reproduction
Small Grain | No |
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Seed Spread Rate | Moderate |
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Seed per Pound | 4875 |
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Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
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Propagated by Tubers | No |
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Propagated by Sprigs | No |
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Propagated by Sod | No |
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Propagated by Seed | No |
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Propagated by Corm | No |
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Propagated by Container | No |
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Propagated by Bulb | No |
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Propagated by Bare Root | No |
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Fruit/Seed Period End | Summer |
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Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Spring |
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Bloom Period | Mid Spring |
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Propagated by Cuttings | No |
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Suitability/Use
Veneer Product | No |
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Pulpwood Product | No |
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Post Product | No |
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Palatable Human | Yes |
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Palatable Graze Animal | Low |
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Palatable Browse Animal | Low |
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Nursery Stock Product | Yes |
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Naval Store Product | No |
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Lumber Product | No |
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Fodder Product | No |
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Christmas Tree Product | No |
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Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
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