Prunus americana
A native plum tree with fragrant, large white flowers appearing in April that turn into small red fruits in August. Can be planted as a highly disease-resistant, pollinator tree in an orchard setting. An excellent choice for hedgerows and windbreaks, it can provide erosion control with its suckering growth habit while also providing an abundant food source. This tree provides nesting cover for birds, is a host to many butterfly species, and attracts a large number of native pollinators. It can also be used as a rootstock for other plums and peaches. American Plum hosts the larvae of the Coral Hairstreak, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, and Red Spotted Purple.
Zone: 3-8 (Map)
Habitat: Grows best in loamy, moist soils. Can adapt to a range of conditions. Will tolerate flooding. Avoid planting in areas with drought. Full sun.
Growth: 12 ft tall, 20 ft wide at maturity.
Prohibited: AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, LA, MS, OR, SC, TN, TX, WA
The disease-resistant American Plum provides great fruit and is a wonderful pollinator tree that works well in hedgerows, windbreaks, and erosion control.
The disease-resistant American Plum provides great fruit and is a wonderful pollinator tree that works well in hedgerows, windbreaks, and erosion control.
Prunus americana
A native plum tree with fragrant, large white flowers appearing in April that turn into small red fruits in August. Can be planted as a highly disease-resistant, pollinator tree in an orchard setting. An excellent choice for hedgerows and windbreaks, it can provide erosion control with its suckering growth habit while also providing an abundant food source. This tree provides nesting cover for birds, is a host to many butterfly species, and attracts a large number of native pollinators. It can also be used as a rootstock for other plums and peaches. American Plum hosts the larvae of the Coral Hairstreak, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, and Red Spotted Purple.
Zone: 3-8 (Map)
Habitat: Grows best in loamy, moist soils. Can adapt to a range of conditions. Will tolerate flooding. Avoid planting in areas with drought. Full sun.
Growth: 12 ft tall, 20 ft wide at maturity.
Prohibited: AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, LA, MS, OR, SC, TN, TX, WA
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