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Canada Plum & American Plum vs Majestic Magenta Phlox

Prunus nigra and americana

Phlox Majestic Magenta

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Canada Plum & American Plum
Majestic Magenta Phlox

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.

The Majestic Magenta is a compact ground cover plant that blooms with small, rich magenta flowers in early to mid spring. In spring expect an abundance of these star-shaped flowers.

The Majestic Magenta attracts the attention of birds and butterflies and this plant is popular for it’s low maintenance and salt-tolerance.

Canada Plum & American Plum Quick Facts

Majestic Magenta Phlox Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $16.99
Zone: 2b
Zone: 4a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: attractive yellow, gold
Flowers: white
Flowers: small, magenta
Bark: grey and scaly with age
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: low




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