Original photos of this plant from Oak Summit Nursery.
prunus americana, wild plum. I’ve been growing a couple of selections that are graft compatible with prunus virginiana. it takes some years to grow out more scion wood but the process has exponential returns. I have so many prunus cultivars and species that I want to grow, so turning the forest of established chokecherry into a canvas with interstems is such a rewarding project. of note, the other wild plum prunus nigra doesn’t seem compatible at all with chokecherry directly, but it might be with an interstem.
evans cherry and other Prunus cerasus hybrids can root from softwood, with some stronger iba and bottom heat to speed it up. the same works for some plums. the trick is what comes next, get them to grow a bit and then harden off for the winter, still working on a protocol to make that reliable. #propagation
Evans Cherry, also known as Bali Cherry, is a hardy sour cherry cultivar (Prunus cerasus) discovered in an old orchard near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, in the 1920s. This cultivar is notable for thriving in harsh climates where other cherries often fail. Popularized by Dr. Ieuan Evans, the Evans Cherry produces abundant fruit despite the cold conditions of the Canadian prairies. It is an unusually cold-hardy selection of Prunus cerasus, and seedlings will produce genetically distinct trees that will vary from the cultivar but will share similar traits for hardiness and fruit quality. Good for gardeners interested in genetic diversity and growing their own cherry trees. Evans Cherry trees are self-pollinating and produce bright red fruit in July.
Hardiness Zone: 3 Seed Source: Manitoba
Stratification Required: 1 month warm followed by 3-5 months cold. Cherry seeds can benefit from a period of warm stratification, followed by several months of cold. Planting outside in the fall is a simple and effective method.
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