Prunus americana

Wild Plum

Tips for Homeowners:

If you do not want the plant to spread, remove the new offshoots (suckers) as they appear.

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A native shrub or tree that is tough and durable in adverse situations with showy spring flowers and edible fruit.

  • Flowering tree, either single stem or multi-stemmed
  • Showy fragrant white flowers
  • Red fruit with yellow pulp used for preserves or jelly

Naturalize in woodland areas, group in a hedge or screen, or plant singly.

Height: 15-25 ft
Spread: 15-25 ft
Zone: 3-8
Color: White

Interesting Notes about Wild Plum:

This native, wild plum is a fairly fast grower at about 2' per year and will grow is just about any well-drained soil. It does not like areas that stay wet but can be used for naturalizing and wildlife areas even in drought conditions. Suckering (spreading) can be a problem as it grows naturally into thickets.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Edible
  • Native
  • Attractive fruit
  • Fall Color
  • Naturalizing
  • Fragrant
  • Spring Bloomer
  • Low Maintenance

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Songbirds

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer
  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Fall

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water