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American Plum (Prunus americana)

American Plum (Prunus americana)

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Prunus americana

Commonly known as American plum, is a small deciduous tree or shrub native to North America. Known for its showy white flowers in early spring, it adds beauty to landscapes and provides early-season nectar for pollinators. The tree produces small, edible red to yellow plums that are enjoyed by wildlife and humans alike. Thriving in various soils, American plum is often used in hedgerows, naturalized plantings, and erosion control, offering ornamental value and ecological benefits.

Origin: Native

Current Sale Size: 12 - 18”, bare root seedling

Growth Rate: Medium  (13 - 24” / yr.)

Soils: Average to well-drained soils

Moisture: Dry to Mesic

Shade Tolerance: Sun to Part Shade

Mature Height: 15 - 25 ft.

Mature Spread: 15 - 25 ft.

Deer Damage Potential: Medium

Uses: Fall color, showy flower, wildlife, pollinators

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