Prunus americana
Common name: American Plum
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