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Prunus americana

American Plum, Wild Plum

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

5 - 8m

Width:

5 - 8m

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

3, 4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun Part Shade

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)

Drought Tolerance:

High

Flooding Tolerance:

Low

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Unknown

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Unknown

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Naturalization, Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median

Native to Ontario:

Yes

Native to North America:

Yes

Insects and Diseases

Two types of borers influence this species, Lesser Peachtree and Peachtree borer. This species can also be influenced by Black Knot, root rot and fireblight.

Management Notes

May sucker from trunk base