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Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
|---|---|
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Prunus |
| Species | americana |
| Common Name | wild plum, American plum |
| iTree Code | PRAM |
Plant Form
| Form | Shrub or tree: forming thicket as shrub or small tree |
|---|---|
| Height | 35 feet |
| Spread | 35 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | dark green, oval with point tip, serrated edges | Leaf Type
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Simple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bark | gray with longer flaky/platy strips | ||
| Bud | small, pointed, red/brown with over-lapping scales | Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
| Twig | gray, with side twigs developing sharp points/thorns | ||
| Flower | white flowers, groups of 2-5, fragrant; appearing in spring | ||
| Fruit | purple/red, 1" wide fruit, yellow interior flesh; ripening in July/August | ||
| Fall Color | yellow, orange | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2a | Min | 5.0 | Soil | Intolerant |
| Max | 7b | Max | 7.0 | Spray | Intolerant |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Intolerant | Intolerant | No |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native |
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|---|---|
| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States, Canada |
| More Information | Visit External Site |