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American Plum

Prunus americana

PLU-AME

A broad rounded, large shrub. Single white flowers in small clusters are followed by yellow edible plums in mid to late summer. Dark green leaves have warm autumn colors.

Max Elevation: 8500

native edible xeriscape edible fruit

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Product Code Size Reg. Price Sale Price Quantity on Hand Location Last Updated

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Product Code Size Reg. Price Sale Price Quantity on Hand Location Last Updated
PLU-AMEBBCL6 BB06HD 279.95 209.96 18 &s350#1 § May 10, 2025, 12:09 a.m.
PLU-AME20B 20B150 469.95 329.99 9 &173H @ May 10, 2025, 12:09 a.m.
PLU-AME7C 07C 129.95 97.46 8 &203 @ May 10, 2025, 12:09 a.m.
PLU-AME25C 25C175 529.95 397.46 1 !311.6 § May 10, 2025, 12:09 a.m.

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Crimson Pointe™ Flowering Plum

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Darkstar® Purple Leaf Cistena Plum

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Mount Saint Helens® Flowering Plum

Bursting with delicate pink flowers in spring, this densely branched, round headed small tree is perfect for any sized yard. The rich purple foliage last well into summer than becomes slightly tinted with green. The fall color is wine red. A very good choice for extreme climates. Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions.

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Princess Kay Canada Plum

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