Chickasaw Plum
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Prunus angustifolia (Cherokee Plum, Florida Sand Plum, Sandhill Plum)
Note: Due to import restrictions, we are unable to ship plums to California, Washington, and Europe.
A native plum species originally cultivated by Native Americans before European settlement.
- Growth Rate: Moderate, averaging 12 to 18 inches per year.
- Flowers: Clusters of tiny, fragrant flowers bloom in spring on the previous year's wood, appearing before the leaves.
- Fruit: Small, tart fruits transition from red to yellow as they ripen. The fruit is edible and ideal for making jelly.
- Wildlife Benefits: An excellent food source for wildlife.
- Form: Rounded tree shape with slender, thorny branches.
This attractive, pollinator-friendly tree thrives in Zones 5-9 and is self-fertile. While it can grow up to 25 feet tall, it is most commonly found under 12 feet.