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Prunus americana

American Plum (Wild Plum)

A small tree or large shrub with an upright, broad spreading crown and bearing white flowers displayed over the green foliage. Fall brings yellow to red foliage and edible, red fruit.

  • »  Upright, broad, spreading crown
  • »  Clusters of white flowers
  • »  Flowers are followed by small, edible, round, red plums
  • »  Green summer foliage turns yellow and then to red in the fall
  • »  Bloom Time: Early spring

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  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:6-8 m
  • Spread:4-5 m
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Deciduous
• Edible
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
• Fruit
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
Habit
• Rounded
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
• Red
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Prunus americana

Native to Ontario and parts of North America.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Prunus americana

While the fruit is edible, the quality is somewhat poor. This plant has more value as an ornamental tree, and for attracting birds.