Canada plum (Prunus nigra)


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Type

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Deciduous

Status

species native to Canada

Native

Edible fruit/nut tree?

YES

Names

Latin (scientific) name: Prunus nigra

Common English name: Canada plum

Other names:

French name: Prunier noir

Habitat

Exists in pastures, river valleys and along fencerows.

Other notes

Grows in south parts of eastern Canada.

Hardiness zone(s)

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

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