15 Seeds American Plum Prunus americana Hardy Flowering Edible Fruit Tree

American Plum is a hardy North American native tree valued for its early spring display of fragrant white blossoms and its small, round, red-to-yellow fruits. It works well as a specimen tree, in mixed borders, or as part of a naturalized planting where its seasonal interest and wildlife value can be appreciated.

The fruits can be used for jams, jellies, preserves, and sauces, while the blossoms and foliage add ornamental appeal through the growing season. American Plum often forms thickets over time, making it useful for hedgerows and screening. Grow it in a sunny spot with well-drained soil for best flowering and fruiting.

Species: Prunus americana
Variety: American Plum
Type: Deciduous flowering and fruiting tree
Plant_Habit: Upright spreading, often suckering to form thickets
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, adaptable to various soil types
Days_to_Harvest: Fruit typically ripens in late summer
Zones: 3-8
Germination: Cold stratification recommended to improve germination
Sowing: Sow seeds and keep moist; patience required as germination can be slow
Spacing: 15-20 feet apart
Notes: Native species; fruit color varies from red to yellow when ripe