American plum grows either as a tree or a shrub, thriving in a range of well-drained soils and forming suckering colonies. Perfect for hedgerows, this beautifully flowering, suckering species produces fruit palatable to humans and wildlife, and supports or hosts over 400 species of butterflies and moths.
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Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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(58) Northeastern Highlands |
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(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens |
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(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone |
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(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands |
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Ornamental Interest
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Summer Fruit |
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Spring Bloom |
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Attracts Wildlife
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Host Plant |
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Pollinator Powerhouse Plant |
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Other Pollinators/Wildlife |
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Attracts Songbirds |
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Attracts Bees |
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Tolerance
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Deer/Rabbit Resistant |
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Drought Tolerant |
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Additional Attributes
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Edible |
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Low Maintenance |
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Landscape Use
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Naturalize |
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Rain Garden |
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Specimen |
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Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
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Purple to Black Fruit |
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Red Fruit |
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