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Plum, Native

Prunus americana

Priced by size: $29.99

Size (HxW): 10-15’ x 10-15’

Growth Habit: Upright, Spreading

Fruit Size: 1-1.25”

Planting Location: Sheltered 

Zone 3

 

 

  • Pink-red fruit ripens in mid-August 
  • Great for jams, jellies and some fresh eating
  • White flowers bloom in early-mid May
  • Green foliage turns orange in fall
  • Good pollinator for other plums 
  • Produces fruit in 3-5 years after planting
  • Requires cross pollination. Must be from a different variety of plum or sand cherry
  • Plant pollinators within 200’ for best results
  • Medium-Fast Growth Rate: 10-16”/year
  • Suckering
  • Native
  • May be susceptible to leaf gall

  • Butterfly

    Attracts Pollinators

  • Birds

    Attracts Birds

  • Bloomer

    Big Bloomer

  • Fall

    Fall Color

  • Full Sun

    Tolerates Full Sun

  • drought

    Drought Tolerant

  • native

    Native

Plant Care:

- Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil - Prune in spring - Bird netting recommended for last 2 weeks before harvesting fruit

Description

Size (HxW): 10-15’ x 10-15’

Growth Habit: Upright, Spreading

Fruit Size: 1-1.25”

Planting Location: Sheltered 

Zone 3

 

 

  • Pink-red fruit ripens in mid-August 
  • Great for jams, jellies and some fresh eating
  • White flowers bloom in early-mid May
  • Green foliage turns orange in fall
  • Good pollinator for other plums 
  • Produces fruit in 3-5 years after planting
  • Requires cross pollination. Must be from a different variety of plum or sand cherry
  • Plant pollinators within 200’ for best results
  • Medium-Fast Growth Rate: 10-16”/year
  • Suckering
  • Native
  • May be susceptible to leaf gall

Additional information

Dimensions 6183533 × 6182633 cm