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