American Plum
American Plum
American Plum berries
American Plum

A thicket-forming shrub or small tree with short trunk, many spreading branches, broad crown, showy large white flowers, and red plums. Fall foliage ranges from electric red to pale yellow. American Plum is sometimes grown for erosion control, spreading by root sprouts. This species has fragrant flowers and thorns. Plum curculio and brown rot can affect the fruit. Other potential disease problems include leaf spot, canker and black knot. Potential insect problems include aphids, scale, borers and tent caterpillars. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies.

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