American Wild Plum Seeds - Fruit Plant

American Wild Plum is a hardy native fruit tree valued for its fragrant white spring blossoms and small sweet-tart red to yellow plums. The plant forms dense thickets with attractive green foliage and provides excellent wildlife value while producing edible fruits for fresh eating, preserves, and jams. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and adapts to a wide range of growing conditions. Ideal for orchards, hedgerows, wildlife gardens, and naturalized landscapes.

Features

• Produces sweet-tart edible plums
• Fragrant white spring blossoms
• Hardy native North American tree
• Excellent wildlife and pollinator plant
• Attractive ornamental seasonal interest
• Suitable for hedgerows and orchards
• Adaptable low-maintenance fruit tree

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Prunus americana
• Common Name (US): American Wild Plum
• Seed Type / Variety: Native Fruit Tree Variety
• Growth Habit: Deciduous fruiting tree or large shrub
• USDA Zones: 3-8
• Planting Season: Fall or Early Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: September-November or February-April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 60-120 days with cold stratification recommended
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained loamy or sandy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering
• Mature Plant Size: 10-25 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: 10-20 feet apart