Muckle Plum
The Muckle Plum is hybrid between a Canadian Plum and Russian Almond. The tree explodes with a brilliant display of precocious pink flowers in early spring. The leaves are dark green and transition to a warm orange in the fall. The tree is very compact making it a perfect addition to smaller yards. Muckle plums will not grow any fruit so they considered to be very neat and tidy. The tree is cold hardy and makes a fine year around accent tree.
Description
| Common Name |
Muckle Plum |
|---|---|
| Latin Name |
Prunus x nigrella ‘Muckle' |
| Form |
Round |
| Life Span |
50+ |
| Growth Rate |
Slow |
| Mature Height |
4.5m |
| Mature Spread |
3.0m |
| Flower Colour |
Pink |
| Fragrance |
Lightly fragrant |
| Fall Colour |
orange |
| Soil Preference |
Moist and well drained, will not tolerate standing water. |
| Exposure Preference |
Full sun |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
Zone 3a |
| Special Attributes and Considerations |
As the Muckle Plum is a super star, we recommend planting this tree is a prominent area where it can be admired by all. |
| Folk Lore |
In approximately 1956 the Muckle Plum was named by the Morden. Research Station in honour of the original breeder Mr. R. M. |
| Available Sizes |
30mm |
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