American Plum Tree

American Plum Trees For Sale - Prunus Americana

The American Plum Tree (Prunus americana) is a fruit tree native to North America. It will dazzle with its display of beautiful white flowers and provide ample juicy fruits to harvest.It can be planted to create a windbreak, hedge, or living privacy screen.

If you are looking for a fruit tree with a shorter height, train it as an espalier for easy–to–reach fruit. This is perfect for the gardener looking to make the most of a small space. This tree is perfect for adding to your fruit orchard or edible garden.

Plant Details - American Plum Tree (Prunus Americana)

Family: Rosaceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Needs: Moist

Height: 15 – 25 ft.

Spread: 15 – 25 ft.

Growth Rate: Slow

Bloom Time: Spring

Flower Color: White

Wildlife Value: Attracts butterflies, birds, bees

Landscape Uses and Maintenance - American Plum Tree Prunus Americana

The American Plum Tree is a multitrunked deciduous tree, valuable for its springtime beauty and edible fruits.

This tree is a beautiful, ornamental, and edible option. Its fragrant flowers bloom in the spring, giving way to delicious dark reddish purple fruits that ripen in the summer months. It has serrated green leaves and dark bark.

Noteworthy Characteristics; American Plum Tree

American Plum Tree is a keystone species, meaning that it is a vital source of food and shelter for wildlife in its native range. You will attract many butterflies, bees, and mammals with this tree! It is a host plant for many butterflies, including the Red Spotted Purple Butterfly.