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Prunus americana /Wild Plum
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Scientific Name:
Prunus americana
Common Name:
Wild Plum
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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Height:
10-15 feet
Spread:
10 - 15 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
White
Fruit present:
Spring, Summer
Fruit color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
This native forms thickets on native sites. Attractive masses of white flowers are present in late winter or early spring. It produces fruit that is not sought after by humans, although it is sometime used in jellies. Birds and other wildlife do eat the plums. Plum curculio, borers and leaf diseases attack this species.