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American vs Canada Wild Plum trees
Compare the actual seedling plant listings, including their source and growth habits. These are trees, not seed packs.
From our listing
These American Wild Plum (Prunus americana) seedlings were grown from seed collected locally in Manitoba. The small round red plums ripen in late summer and have tart flavour suited to fresh eating, jam, jelly, and preserves.
From our listing
Canada Wild Plum (Prunus nigra) is a hardy native tree of the prairies and parklands. These seedlings were grown from seed collected from isolated wild stands in northern Manitoba.
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Growing details
| Detail | American Wild Plum | Canada Wild Plum |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness zone | 3 | 3 |
| Seed source | Manitoba | Manitoba |
| Mature size | 15 to 20 ft | 15 to 20 ft |
| Native range | Native in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick | Native in Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia |
| Site and soil | Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained sandy to loamy soil | Full sun; rich, moist, well-drained soil, with broad soil tolerance |
| Growth habit reference | Species reference: suckers freely and can form colonies or thickets | Species reference: compact, narrow form with upright branches |
A closer look
More about each choice
American Wild Plum
These American Wild Plum (Prunus americana) seedlings were grown from seed collected locally in Manitoba. The small round red plums ripen in late summer and have tart flavour suited to fresh eating, jam, jelly, and preserves.
American Wild Plum is a useful pollinator and a common rootstock for plums and other Prunus. Native to central and eastern North America, it also provides food and cover for wildlife.
Canada Wild Plum
Canada Wild Plum (Prunus nigra) is a hardy native tree of the prairies and parklands. These seedlings were grown from seed collected from isolated wild stands in northern Manitoba.
Oblong red and yellow plums ripen in late summer. Canada Wild Plum is useful as a pollinator for hybrid plums, as wildlife habitat, and as plum rootstock. It usually develops a more distinct single trunk and suckers less than American Wild Plum.
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