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Take the FFL Pledge!Prunus americana American Plum
Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen
Agriculture
Abstract
This document provides a detailed overview of the American plum (Prunus americana), a native North American tree. It describes the tree’s physical characteristics, including its height, spread, and seasonal changes, such as its white spring flowers and yellow fall foliage. The document also covers the tree’s growth habits, soil and light requirements, and its uses in landscaping. Additionally, it highlights the tree’s resilience to drought and various soil types, while noting its tendency to form multi-stemmed thickets. The document concludes with information on propagation methods and potential pest issues.
About this Publication
This document is FPS492, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.
About the Authors
Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.
How to Cite
Gilman, E. (2007). Prunus americana American Plum. EDIS, 2007(16). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fp492-1999


