{"product_id":"cerisier-noir","title":"Black Plum","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Plum (\u003ci\u003ePrunus nigra\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Edible Fruit Tree for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 4–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Plum (\u003ci\u003ePrunus nigra\u003c\/i\u003e) is a moderate-growing, very cold-hardy native fruit tree ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 4–7). It typically grows 1–2 ft per year (30–60 cm) and reaches 15–30 ft (5–9 m) at maturity. Best for edible landscaping, wildlife gardens, and natural hedging, it offers fragrant spring blossoms and edible summer plums along with strong adaptation to cold climates and moist soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Black Plum for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hardy native fruit tree combining ornamental spring blooms with edible harvest—perfect for cold climates and ecological planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 4 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edible landscaping, small yards, wildlife habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edible fruit and spring flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to Québec and eastern North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay and loamy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly acidic to neutral soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRural and natural environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold climates and seasonal flooding tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–30 ft (5–9 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–20 ft (3–6 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, clay or loamy soils, adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high (prefers moist conditions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–80+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Black Plum Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Black Plum if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want edible fruit within 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a small to medium yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 4–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want spring flowers + edible harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tree for wildlife or natural hedging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour yard is extremely dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a strictly ornamental tree (fruit drop possible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting too close to structures (can sucker)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tree for dense shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible landscaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackyard orchard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Plum produces abundant blossoms for pollinators and edible fruit for wildlife and humans. Its dense branching and suckering habit allow it to form natural thickets ideal for ecological landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Black Plum Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful native fruit tree that blends ornamental value with food production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showy white fragrant flowers attract pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edible plums develop, used fresh or for preserves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage turns yellow with seasonal interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense branching structure provides habitat and visual texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Black Plum is fully hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7 and tolerates harsh winters, freezing temperatures, and snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before freeze-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in sheltered but sunny locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10–15 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10–15 ft between trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain moist soil (important for establishment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Black Plum grow in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically 1–2 ft per year in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Hardy to Zone 4 and well adapted to Zones 4–7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes—cross-pollination improves fruit production significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot invasive, but it can spread by suckers and form colonies over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerate—fruit drop can occur in summer if not harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTree\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/black-plum\" title=\"Black Plum (Prunus nigra)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/black-plum\" title=\"Black Plum (Prunus nigra)\"\u003eBlack Plum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger edible fruit + native hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdible landscapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/chokecherry\" title=\"Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/chokecherry\" title=\"Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana)\"\u003eChokecherry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBerries+adaptability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWildlife, hedging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/canada-serviceberry\" title=\"Canada Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/canada-serviceberry\" title=\"Canada Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)\"\u003eCanada Serviceberry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly fruit + flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall yards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/edible-trees\" title=\"Collection: Edible Trees\"\u003eEdible Fruit Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-4-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 4 Plants\"\u003eZone 4 Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated articles:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/nectar-rich-plants\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Nectar-Rich Plants for Pollinators\"\u003eNectar-Rich Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Nursery Blog: Why Choose Native Plants in Your Landscape Design\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/native-plants-landscaping-benefits\"\u003eWhy Choose Native Plants in Your Landscape Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/pruning-deciduous-trees-eastern-canada\" title=\"Nursery Blog: How to Prune Deciduous Trees in Eastern Canada\"\u003eHow to Prune Deciduous Trees in Eastern Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (100 ml)","offer_id":47319109173567,"sku":null,"price":4.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":47319109206335,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/PRUNIER-NOIR-PRINTEMPS.jpg?v=1775564309","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/black-plum","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}