Prunus nigra
Canadian plum
Other Common Names: Canada plum

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 Flower Notes:
1 1/4" diameter white flowers
 Foliage Notes:
Alternate, simple, elliptic to ovate, 2-4" long. Coarsely and doubly serrate.
 Stem Notes:
Prominent lenticels and black bark add winter interest
 Fruit Notes:
1 to 1 1/4" long, oval, yellowish red drupe
 Ultimate Height:
20-30' feet
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 Soil Notes:
Grows best in evenly moist, well-drained soil
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