Canada Plum & American Plum vs Burning Bush - TreeTime.ca

Canada Plum & American Plum vs Burning Bush

Euonymus alatus

Prunus nigra and americana

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Burning Bush
Canada Plum & American Plum

Burning Bush is a unique shrub whose leaves turn firey red in the fall. You can plant it in rows to make a hedge or on its own. Burning Bush requires little maintenance and thrives in just about any kind of soil, which makes it a good choice for inexperienced growers. Plant it in full sun to get its best fall color.

Note: Burning Bush is considered an invasive species in eastern North America. Please plant the right tree in the right place.

Canada and American Plum are almost identical in appearance and growth needs. These plants are short and stout fruit trees native to North America.

This hardy ornamental is excellent for both city dwellings as well as rural areas. During the spring, the white and pink blossoms are long lasting. The tasty fruit is suitable for fresh eating, baking, and preserves. These trees are not widely distributed and pure seed can be hard to come by.

Both are commonly used as rootstock and are considered universal pollinizers for other plum varieties.

Burning Bush Quick Facts

Canada Plum & American Plum Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 2b
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: fiery red
Fall colour: attractive yellow, gold
Berries: reddish purple
Flowers: yellow-green
Flowers: white
Bark: grey and scaly with age
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: high




Other Names: winged burning bush, winged euonymus, winged spindle
Other Names: american plum, black plum, canada plum, horse plum, wild plum