American Plum Seedling
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Description
This product cannot be shipped to California.
This American Plum for sale is a deciduous tree capable of reaching heights and spreads up to 25' forming a rounded crown. As a shrub, it suckers freely and can form large colonies. The American Plum's 2 to 5 inch white flower pods appear in early spring before the foliage appears. Flowers are followed by edible, round, red plums with bright yellow pulp which ripen in early-mid summer. The American Plum seedling is very adaptable to a wide variety of environmental conditions, including soils that are rich, average, poor, or rocky, and of acidic, neutral, or alkaline pH. This species likes moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drier soils. The American Plum tree is also important to songbirds and animals for nesting, loafing, and as a bedding area. The twigs and foliage are also browsed by deer, not to mention the delicious fruits that are loved by many forest animals and humans too.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Early Spring |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Small |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 3 - 8 |
| Pollination | Partially Self-fertile. Recommend multiple plants. |
| Ripens/Harvest | Summer |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Soil Composition | Sandy, loamy, and well-draining |
| Soil Moisture | Consistent watering is necessary while young, but mature trees are highly drought-tolerant. |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0-7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet-Tart |
| Texture | Delicate and smooth |
| Years to Bear | 2-3 years |
Pricing
| Size | Price | Ships |
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1-2'
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Sold Out | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 |
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(10 Plants) 1-2' Seedlings
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Sold Out | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 |
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2-3'
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Sold Out | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 |
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3-4'
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Sold Out | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 |
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4-5'
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Sold Out | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 |
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5-6'
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Sold Out | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 |
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6-7'
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Sold Out | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 |
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+/-7' (+/-1" caliper - Instant Orchard Size)
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Sold Out | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 |
Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones
A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined as having a certain average annual minimum temperature, a factor relevant to the survival of many plants. In some systems other statistics are included in the calculations. The original and most widely used system, developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a rough guide for landscaping and gardening, defines 13 zones by long-term average annual extreme minimum temperatures. It has been adapted by and to other countries (such as Canada) in various forms. A plant may be described as "hardy to zone 10": this means that the plant can withstand a minimum temperature of −1.1 to 4.4 °C (30 to 40 °F).
Grows in zones: 3 - 8
A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined as having a certain average annual minimum temperature, a factor relevant to the survival of many plants. In some systems other statistics are included in the calculations. The original and most widely used system, developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a rough guide for landscaping and gardening, defines 13 zones by long-term average annual extreme minimum temperatures. It has been adapted by and to other countries (such as Canada) in various forms. A plant may be described as "hardy to zone 10": this means that the plant can withstand a minimum temperature of −1.1 to 4.4 °C (30 to 40 °F).
