American Plum

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American Plum can be grown as a small single stemmed tree or as a large suckering shrub. It produces small white flowers in spring followed by edible reddish-purple fruit that can be made into jams of jellies. Wildlife finds the fruit particularly appealing.

Prunus americana

 

American Plum can be grown as a small single stemmed tree or as a large suckering shrub. It produces small white flowers in spring followed by edible reddish-purple fruit that can be made into jams of jellies. Wildlife finds the fruit particularly appealing.

 

  • Drought resistant
  • Use as a woodland border or windbreak in large open areas
  • Good water erosion control
Weight 15 lbs
Dimensions 11 × 11 × 59 in
Size

2'-3', 4' Lt. Br. Bare Root

Botanical Name

Prunus americana

Shape

Broad spreading crown, Upright

Growth Rate

Fast

Mature Height

15'-25'

Mature Width

15'-25'

Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil

Well-drained, Widely adaptable

Hardiness Zones

3-8

Does Not Ship To

AL, AZ, CA, CO, ID, OR, SC, UT