Up for sale

Two American plum Prunus americana 1-2 year old plants

12-24 inches tall

Plants will be shipped soilless with roots wrapped in wet media during it's dormancy. After it break it's dormancy March-April - it will be potted in soil in one single plastic container and will be shipped in that one small plastic container with soil. Plants are 1 year old. Plants will be trimmed to the size of the shipping box 22 inches if it outgrows it.

American plum Prunus americana 1 year old plant

Prunus americana

Prunus americana Marshall

American plum, Wild plum

Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Latin: Prunus americana

Zones: 3-8

Other common names: American Plum, wild yellow plum, red plum, wild plum

Mature Height: 20-30 ft. American plum grows as a large shrub or small tree.

Soil / Climate: likes moist soils,  The shrub is winter-hardy, but has little tolerance for shade, drought, or fire.

Notes: white flowers in spring

The roots are shallow, widely spread, and send up suckers. Development of suckers from the root system makes American plum effective in stabilizing stream banks and gullies. It will tolerate several days of flooding.  The branches are thorny. The fruits are about 1 inch in diameter. The American plum is used for both ornamental and culinary purposes. The sour and sweet fruit is eaten fresh and is made into jellies, jam and wine.

Wildlife: Deer, quail, grouse, and pheasant love to eat the plum fruit  and both white tailed deer and mule deer feed on twigs and leaves.

Cold Stream Farm supplies American Plum trees which are grown as bare root seedlings and transplants and sold both wholesale and retail with no minimum order.

PayPal payment must be received within 3 days after the auction ends, then I ship the item. Feel free to ask me any questions about this item. I am always glad to help you.

Shipping

Plants will be shipped, in the box with tracking number withing USA.

Plant will be shipped soilless with roots wrapped in wet media during it's dormancy. After it break it's dormancy March-April - it will be potted in soil and will be shipped in small plastic container with soil.  This plant is restricted for shipment  to CA, ID, WA, OR, or Canada.

I prefer to ship beginning of the week,but during spring time almost every day.

Should you have any questions don't hesitate to ask me at any time.