American Wild Plum – Prunus americana

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Prunus americana is a deciduous shrub or small tree known for its white flowers and red or yellowish fruit. Small shrub/tree with zig-zag growth on stiff woody branches. Produces small edible plums. Leaves do not have glands on the leaf stalk which differentiates it from the Canada Plum.

Leaves: The leaves are elliptical, serrated, and finely toothed.

Flowers: American plum produces small, white flowers with five petals that appear in clusters.

Fruit: The fruit is a round, fleshy drupe that is typically red or yellow when mature.

Habitat: It is commonly found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, edges of forests, and along streams.

Distribution: This species is native to North America.

Occurrence
Found in various places on the property

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