Other common names:
Horse Plum Other scientific names: Prunus mollis French names:
Prunier noir Family: Rose Family (Rosaceae) Distinctive features: Tree, Shrub Flowers: Spring; White; 5 parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Toothed Books: Trees in Canada: 384 Shrubs of Ontario: 205 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: nigra: black For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs:
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Canada Plum flowers in early May.
The spectacular white flowers are quite fragrant.
The whole tree erupts in a burst of white blossoms!
