Prunus nigra
Black Plum, Canada Plum
Other regional names: Canadian Plum +1 more
- Canadian Plum
- Horse Plum
Also known as: Prunus americana var. nigra (Aiton) Waugh +2 more
- Prunus americana var. nigra (Aiton) Waugh
- Prunus nigra f. nigra
- Prunus nigra f. roseiflora Rouleau
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rosaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Prunus nigra (commonly known as Black Plum or Canada Plum) is a tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Prunus genus, encompassing over 350 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Manitoba, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Québec, Vermont, Wisconsin