Name
American Wild Plum
Scientific Name
Prunus americana
Wildlife Value
Good
Average height
13'
Origin
Native
Shade Tolerance
Intolerant
Drought Tolerance
Good
Growth Rate
Rapid
Fruit
Edible Berry
Special Characteristics
 covered with large white flowers in May
Seedling Size
12" to 18"
 
General Description
The wild plum is a native tall shrub to small tree which is thorny, winter-hardy, and thicket-forming.
 
Pests
Common diseases include stem decay, branch cankers, black knot, and plum pockets. Extracts of leaves and flowers are toxic to various insects.
 
Uses
Edible fruit used to make preserves and jellies. Helps on erosion control due to it root sprouts that spread.