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  8. Old World Plums
  9. Cherry-plum

species 57,129 observations

Cherry-plum

Prunus cerasifera

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Cherry plum may refer to:

The species Prunus cerasifera

Plum-cherry hybrids

Prunus × rossica cultivars

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66 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Cherry Ermine, Small Engrailed, Rusty Tussock Moth, Tufted Bird-dropping Moth 26
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mealy Plum Aphid, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw 28
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Greater Bee Fly, Red Admiral, Red Mason Bee, House Finch 12

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Soil
Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH
Acid Neutral
Habit
Dense Rounded Spreading Vase
Plant type
Tree

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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