An 'orchard grade' is a tree that may be somewhat shorter, slightly crooked, or a bit scratched, or for some other reason is not a perfect front lawn specimen. These trees will work just as well in an orchard as a first or number one would, since they still produce the very same fruit.

Introduced in 1941 by Boughen Nurseries, one of the Prairie's most venerable nurseries for over 100 years, in the uncompromising climate of Valley River, MB. Convoy is a cross of Canada plum (Prunus nigra) and sandcherry (Prunus pumila var. besseyi). The round 3cm (1¼") fruit is bright, fire-engine red with very juicy, clingstone flesh. Mild, sweet flavour makes Convoy one of the better fresh eating chums. Pies, processing and canning are other practical possibilities. The growth pattern shows more plum influence than most chums with upright, almost columnar type growth, rather than low and spreading. Mature height is from 2.5-3.5m (8-11')

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