Prunus americana

Common name: American Plum

Native plant

American Plum is a fast growing tree that will sucker freely to create thickets. Excellent snow-white spring blooms in April-May. Fall color is maroon-red. The highly edible fruit has a sweet flesh and sour skin that makes for tasty preserves.

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Plant Details

Plant type

Trees

Soil type

Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)

Light exposure

Full Sun

Bloom period

Spring

Urban environment

Uncompacted Urban Soils, Harsh Exposure Tolerant, Road-side/Salt Tolerant

Habitat

Savannas, Woodlands

Growth form

Shrubby/Clump, Single trunk, Colonizing / Spreading

Growth rate

Moderate

Flower color

White

Fall color

Red Purple

Size

Mature height: 15 Feet
Mature width: 15 Feet
Max height: 20 Feet
Max width: 20 Feet

Additional information

Butterfly host plant Loved by birds Pollinator hot spot Edible fruit

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