Prunus americana

Native plum. Grows in large suckering clumps.

Prunus americana

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Common Name American plum
Landscape Zone LZ2
Firewise Rating AT RISK Firewise (3)
Urban Use High
Invasive No
Native Yes
Utility Use Yes
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 5
Heat Tolerance Zone 7
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Medium
Salt Tolerance No
Drought Resistance Medium
Pest Resistance Medium
Growth Rate Medium
Plant Form Round
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 15
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 4.5
Trunk Size Multi-stem < 6
Bark Rough
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Green None
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Surface Glabrous
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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