A native deciduous shrub producing small fragrant white flowers in spring followed by red to yellow edible plums. Hardy and drought-tolerant once established, valuable for wildlife and human consumption.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
12–12′ tall × 12–20′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 4aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b
pH Range
57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 7.5
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
South-central United States
Native to: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi
