


Plants of the Southwest
Prunus americana
Wild Plum
Wild Plum is the only plum native to the Southwest. Covered with white flowers in spring. Grows in mountain fields and along ditches and fences. Small tree or shrub (if allowed to sucker) to 10 ft. Good hide-out for animals. Delicious, miniature plums. Sow in fall or stratify 4 months and sow in spring. Zones 3-7.
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