This native plum has a sprawling habit, which showcases the beautiful white flowers in spring and the unique pink plums in midsummer. The plants become scaly with age and are somewhat disease prone.
Latin Name
Prunus americana
Family
Rosaceae
Also Known As
Wild Plum
Type of Plant
Fruits
Trees
Bloom Season
March
Seasons
Spring
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 25'
Max Spread: 25'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Part Shade
Tolerances
Attracted Wildlife
Birds
Colors
Native Range
Eastern and Central North America
History
Washington wrote in his diary in March of 1786, "Hoed the ground behind the Garden again and planded therein, in three Rows 177 of the wild, or Cherokee plumb; (sent me by Mr. Geo. A Washington) 8 inches a part in the rows with 18 inch intervals."
Other Details
Pollinator
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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