Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alleghaniensis
ID:
1005831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Porter

Source:
rjp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 2: 85 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001005169

Common Names

  • Alleghany Plum
  • Prunus alleghaniensis
  • Alleghany's Plum

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Description

Prunus alleghaniensis (also called Allegheny Plum, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to North America. It has a rounded crown and white flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Prunus alleghaniensis is a deciduous tree that is often used in landscaping. It has attractive foliage that turns yellow in the fall. The tree is also known for its edible fruit, which can be used to make jams and jellies. The tree is also drought-tolerant and can be used as a shade tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Prunus alleghaniensis are white and cup-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prunus alleghaniensis is a deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings or from seed. Prune as needed to maintain desired shape.

Where to Find Prunus alleghaniensis

Prunus alleghaniensis is native to the eastern United States and can be found in the states of Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, and Virginia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.

Species in the Prunus genus

Prunus topkegolensis, Prunus taplejungnica, Prunus pensylvanica, Prunus sachalinensis, Prunus nipponica, Prunus yedoensis, Prunus gondouinii, Prunus humilis, Prunus domestica, Prunus ferganica, Prunus fruticans, Prunus prostrata, Prunus lannesiana, Prunus campanulata, Prunus simonii, Prunus ussuriensis, Prunus undulata, Prunus grayana, Prunus velutina, Prunus cornuta, Prunus napaulensis, Prunus pedunculata, Prunus mongolica, Prunus davidiana, Prunus kansuensis, Prunus dasycarpa, Prunus pygeoides, Prunus szechuanica, Prunus setulosa, Prunus caudata, Prunus cercocarpifolia, Prunus argentea, Prunus moldavica, Prunus stepposa, Prunus tadzhikistanica, Prunus vachuschtii, Prunus ssiori, Prunus ravenii, Prunus douglasii, Prunus brachybotrya, Prunus salicifolia, Prunus samydoides, Prunus petunnikowii, Prunus sargentii, Prunus juddii, Prunus guatemalensis, Prunus canescens, Prunus eminens, Prunus armeniaca, Prunus bifrons,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,