Prunus americana

A shrub or small tree found in forest edges, hedgerows, and thickets. Spreads by suckering and flowers before or just as leaves emerge. Somewhat thorny! Population status in NYS is "not determined" and it is scarce in the Finger Lakes. 

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
wild plum
Type: 
Native
Shrubs, Trees
Status: 
Scarce in Finger Lakes
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun
Showy fruit
Recommended for gardening

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