American Plum Tree – Live Rooted Starter Plant | Flowering Edible Fruit Shrub Tree | Self-Pollinating | Zones 3–8

Grow a beautiful native fruiting tree with this American Plum rooted starter plant, a hardy flowering shrub/tree prized for its fragrant spring blossoms and flavorful sweet-tart fruit. American Plum produces small to medium yellow-to-purple plums perfect for fresh eating, jams, jellies, juice, wine, preserves, and homestead cooking. This adaptable native species is excellent for edible landscapes, wildlife plantings, windbreaks, hedgerows, and backyard orchards. In spring, the tree is covered in attractive white flowers that support pollinators before producing abundant summer fruit enjoyed by both people and wildlife.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 rooted American Plum starter plant
✔️ Healthy live edible fruit tree/shrub
✔️ Naturally grown pesticide-free plant
✔️ Self-pollinating native fruit variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe shipping

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: American Plum
Botanical Name: Prunus americana
Plant Type: Fruiting deciduous shrub/tree
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Adaptable well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate during establishment
Mature Height: Approximately 15 feet
Growth Habit: Upright spreading shrub/tree
Bloom Color: White spring flowers
Fruit Color: Yellow to purplish fruit
Fruit Flavor: Sweet and sour plum flavor
Harvest Season: Late summer
Pollination: Self-pollinating
Time to Fruit: Approximately 3 years after planting
Special Features: Wildlife friendly, native plant, edible fruit
USDA Zones: 3–8
Wildlife Value: Attracts birds and wildlife including deer and game birds

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for best flowering and fruit production. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and suppress weeds while young trees establish strong roots.