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Canada Plum & American Plum vs Anthony Waterer Spiraea

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Prunus nigra and americana

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Anthony Waterer Spiraea
Canada Plum & American Plum

Anthony Waterer Spiraea is a low maintenance shrub with a dwarf, rounded form. In spring and summer rosy pink blooms emerge against green foliage. Its tolerance of a variety of well-drained soils makes it an ideal foundation, landscaping, or border plant.

If deer and rabbit are an issue on your property, consider planting Anthony Waterer Spiraea for its deer/rabbit resistance. Due to its compact form, minimal pruning is required.

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.

Anthony Waterer Spiraea Quick Facts

Canada Plum & American Plum Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $16.99
Zone: 3a
Zone: 2b
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: orange to red
Fall colour: attractive yellow, gold
Flowers: bright pink flowers
Flowers: white
Bark: grey and scaly with age
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: high




Other Names: american plum, black plum, canada plum, horse plum, wild plum