American Plum Seeds - Heirloom Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

American Plum is a deciduous fruiting shrub or small tree grown for its white spring flowers, green foliage, and small red to purple plums. It is suitable for home gardens, orchards, borders, wildlife areas, and naturalized landscapes. The plant grows well in full sun to partial shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil with regular moisture.

Features

• Deciduous fruiting shrub or small tree
• Produces small edible plums
• Produces attractive white spring flowers
• Suitable for home gardens and orchards
• Ideal for borders and naturalized areas
• Grows well in full sun to partial shade
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
• Suitable for wildlife-friendly landscapes

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Prunus americana
• Common Name (US): American Plum
• Seed Type / Variety: American Plum Seeds
• Growth Habit: Deciduous shrub or small tree
• USDA Zones: 3 to 8
• Planting Season: Fall to spring
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Fall or early spring
• Sowing Months: October to April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 3 to 12 months with cold stratification and moist conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Regular moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 3 to 9 m height
• Plant Spacing: 3 to 6 m