American Plum
Common Name: American Elm
Species Name: Prunus americana Marsh.
Family Name: Rosaceae
Plant Type: Tree
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | North America |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Distribution in Oklahoma | Throughout the state, especially central and northeast |
| Sun Preference | Intermediately shade tolerant |
| Susceptibility | Diseases similar to those of peaches and plums; black knot and brown rot diseases |
ID Characteristics
- Field Identification Characteristics
Thicket-forming shrub or small tree, desirable fruits, origin of many varieties of improved cultivars
- Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 6-inch diameter, 20-foot height
- Leaves: Decidious broadleaf
- Leaf Type: Simple
- Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
- Leaf Shape: Obovate to oblong-ovate
- Stipule: Yes
- Floral Characteristics
- Petals: Fragrant and showy
- Petal Number: 5
- Flower Color: White
- Flower Timing: Early Spring
- Fruit Type: Stone Fruit
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Woodland to open forest |
| Soil Type | Coarse-textured, nutrient-rich |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 6 to 8 |
| Successional Stage | Mid-successional |