---
title: American Plum Seedling
description: The American Plum is a deciduous tree capable of reaching heights and
  spreads up to 25' forming a rounded crown
url: https://www.willisorchards.com/product/american-plum-seedling
type: product
sku: WOC349
hardiness_zones: 3 - 8
---

# American Plum Seedling

![American Plum Seedling](https://www.willisorchards.com/system/products/images/1166/original/american-plum-001.webp?1790462061)

Category: [Fruit Trees](https://www.willisorchards.com/category/fruit-trees) › [Plum Trees](https://www.willisorchards.com/category/plum-trees)

**Grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 - 8.** See the [zone map](https://www.willisorchards.com/zone-map) to find yours.

## Sizes and prices

| Size | Price | Availability | Ships | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1-2' | $9.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 |  |
| (10 Plants) 1-2' Seedlings | $89.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 |  |
| 2-3' | $12.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 |  |
| 3-4' | $19.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 |  |
| 4-5' | $29.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |
| 5-6' | $39.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |
| 6-7' | $74.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |

## 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

| Characteristic | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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 |

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## How to order

Order online at https://www.willisorchards.com/product/american-plum-seedling: choose a size and add it to the cart. Or call 1-866-586-6283, Mon–Fri, 8AM–4PM Eastern.

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