Size: 18-24’’
American Plum (Prunus americana)
The American plum is a small tree or large shrub found throughout Michigan and much of North America. It produces fragrant white flowers in early spring, followed by small, reddish-purple plums in July and August that are excellent for jams, jellies, and preserves with a tart-sweet flavor. The tree features a broad, thorny crown with dark green leaves and scaly black bark, and it provides valuable food and cover for songbirds, pollinators, wild turkeys, quail, and deer. American plum also spreads by root suckers, stabilizing soil along stream banks and in gullies.
Requirements:
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained
Key Features:
Bloom Period: April–June
Mature Size: 10–20 ft tall, 15–25 ft spread
Edible Fruit: Red, edible drupes used for culinary purposes
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract pollinators; fruits eaten by deer and birds
Plant Care:
Plant in full sun for best flowering and fruiting. Do not plant under power lines. Transplants well and spreads via root suckers. Protect from extensive drought or deep shade during early growth.
This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale.
Pick up from Kardel Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 10, 2026 9AM to 5PM
Saturday, April 11, 2026 9AM to 11AM
Size: 18-24’’
American Plum (Prunus americana)
The American plum is a small tree or large shrub found throughout Michigan and much of North America. It produces fragrant white flowers in early spring, followed by small, reddish-purple plums in July and August that are excellent for jams, jellies, and preserves with a tart-sweet flavor. The tree features a broad, thorny crown with dark green leaves and scaly black bark, and it provides valuable food and cover for songbirds, pollinators, wild turkeys, quail, and deer. American plum also spreads by root suckers, stabilizing soil along stream banks and in gullies.
Requirements:
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained
Key Features:
Bloom Period: April–June
Mature Size: 10–20 ft tall, 15–25 ft spread
Edible Fruit: Red, edible drupes used for culinary purposes
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract pollinators; fruits eaten by deer and birds
Plant Care:
Plant in full sun for best flowering and fruiting. Do not plant under power lines. Transplants well and spreads via root suckers. Protect from extensive drought or deep shade during early growth.
This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale.
Pick up from Kardel Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 10, 2026 9AM to 5PM
Saturday, April 11, 2026 9AM to 11AM
