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Prunus virginiana

Out of stock

Family :
Rosaceae
Origin :
Indigenous
Hardiness Zone :
2a
Light requirement :
Sun
Height at maturity :
6 m
Spread at maturity :
6 m
Crown shape :
Vase and irregular
Roots :
Intermediate; suckering and potentially harmful roots.
Spacing requirement from power lines :
None
Growth rate :
Average
Soil and moisture :
Various but prefers moderately moist soil; neutral, slightly alkaline, alkaline pH.
Tolerance to road salt :
High
Tolerance to spray salt :
Average
Tolerance to pollution :
High
Tolerance to compaction :
Low
Problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
Susceptible to black knot and verticilian wilt.
Fertility :
Self-fertile
Special comments :
Hardy and native to Quebec; Support urban conditions; Found in south-central Quebec along land boundaries.

LEAVES

Oval, serrated and acuminate; 8 to 10 cm in length; Dark green with glaucous to greyish underside, then yellow in fall.

FLOWERS

Long white clusters, slightly fragrant and hanging; 10 to 15 cm in length.

FRUITS

Edible red-purple drupes, but not very tasty;
Appreciated by birds;
Fruits used for jellies and drinks.

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