
Photo Credit:
Photographer: Makin, Julie
Wild Plum (Prunus americana)
American plum is a small, understory tree with fragrant, white flowers occurring before the leaves in spring. The fruit that follows ripens to a shiny, bright red in August or September. The plums are eaten fresh and used in jellies and preserves, and are also consumed by many kinds of birds.
Current Sale Size: 1 gallon pot
Shade Tolerance: Full sun to Shade
Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Moist, rich, well-drained loams.
Height: up to 35' tall
Bloom Time: April, May, June
Color: White
Deer Resistant:
Uses: Erosion control, fall color, Butterflies, Bees, Edible, Wildlife
USDA Plant Profile