American Plum
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Prunus americana (American Plum)
A native small tree commonly found in the southeast, this branching shrub can reach up to 15 feet and produces red fruits. It is self-fertile and features showy white blooms with a heavenly fragrance. While it is susceptible to plum curculio damage, it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.
Please note: Due to import restrictions, we are unable to ship plums to California, Washington, or Europe.
Plant Characteristics:
- Pest Resistance: Fair
- Disease Resistance: Good
- Drought Tolerance: Good
- Heat Tolerance: Good
- Humidity Tolerance: Good
- Sun Tolerance: Very Good
- Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
- Shade Tolerance: Fair
- No Spray: Fair
- Salt Tolerance: Poor
- Fresh for Kids: Good
- Deer Resistance: Poor
- Thorns: No
- Plant Type: Tree
- Soil Type: Adaptable
- Edible Type: Fruit
- Self-Fertile: Yes
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