American plum (Prunus americana)
American plum, also known as American Plum, Wild Plum
The American plum (Prunus americana) is a fruit-bearing plant native to the eastern and central regions of the United States and Canada. Unlike the Canadian plum, which produces yellow fruit, the American plum bears fruit that is typically bright red when ripe.
Key Facts About American plum
Attributes of American plum
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Plant Height
4.5 m
Spread
4.5 m to 8 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2 cm
Flower Color
White
Scientific Classification of American plum
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Rosales
Family
Rose
Genus
Prunus
Species
American plum
Toxicity
Ingestion of seeds, leaves, or bark