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WILD PLUM
(Prunus americana)

Wild plum is a fast growing small tree that can reach heights of 25' and is commonly used for clustered plantings in open areas. It is intolerant of shade, tolerant of drought and prefers loamy to sandy soils.

Wildlife Food & Cover:Good food - fruit, insects, buds, nectar, browse, songbirds. Good cover- nesting, perching

Flowers: Showy white fragrant - spring

Fruit: Large edible drupe Aug-Sept

Other: Popular shrub for cluster planting in open areas

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