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Prunus americana
American Plum
     
  
     
Attractive aromatic white flowers bear golden purple fruit that is used for jams, jellies, and as a wildlife browse. Extremely cold hardy, drought tolerant tree grows in pure stands.
 
Growth Rate:  Medium
Maximum Height: 10-15 ft.
Maximum Width: 5-10 ft.
Zone: 3-6
Type: Native
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: May/June
   Plant Type:  Deciduous
Growth Habit:  Tall Shrub
Water Req.:  Medium
Light Req.:  Sun
Soil Req.:  Light-Medium
Plant Catalog classifications
Water Requirements (H20)
Wet = Saturate, withstands flood
Medium = Moist, requires good drainage
Dry = Drought tolerant, minimal water		 Soil Types
Light = sandy
Medium = loam
Heavy = clay