Canada Plum

Canada Plum Prunus NigraCanada plum (Prunus nigra) grows in only a few counties in Iowa.

Habitat: Found growing on steep north or east facing wooded slopes.

Hardiness: Zone 2

Growth Rate: Slow

Mature Shape: Thicket forming

Height: 15-25 feet

Width: 10-15 feet

Site Requirements: Full sun; moist soil; well drained

Flowering Dates: Spring

Seed Dispersal Dates: Late Summer

Seed Bearing Age: 4-6 years

Seed Bearing Frequency: Yearly

Seed Stratification: Prechill for 3 months at 34°F to 40°F