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🌱 Prunus nigra — Canada plum, Canadian plum, Black plum

Buy fresh seeds of Prunus nigra, a strong-growing fruit tree with medium-branched oval crown and sparse leaves. The black plum tree is known for its high winter hardiness and resistance to main diseases.

🌿 Botanical Description

The black plum tree has a narrow, rounded top and a wide, rounded base of the crown. The diameter of the plum trunk reaches 18 centimeters. The leaves are small, rounded, and dark green in color. The flowers are white, flat, and have a diameter of 2.5 centimeters. The fruits are rounded or roundly elongated, dark blue in color, and weigh between 4 to 6 grams.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in early spring or autumn. Stratification is not required.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C, time: 1-3 months.
• Soil type: fertile, well-draining, pH 6.0-7.0.
• Watering and fertilization: regular, balanced.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8, frost tolerance: high.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Native to North America, the black plum tree grows in temperate climates, typically in well-draining soils at elevations up to 1,500 meters.

✨ Interesting Facts

The black plum tree is self-fertile and has good yields. It is also known for its high winter hardiness and resistance to main diseases. The fruits are sweet and juicy, with a green flesh and a yellowish tinge.

🌸 Harvesting

The fruits are ready to harvest in mid-to-late summer, typically in late August or early September.

🍃 Storage

The seeds can be stored in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.