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American Plum

Photo of American plum shrub showing unripe fruit.Prunus americana

Grows 6 to 10 feet tall with a 6- to 8-foot spread. Prefers loamy soils. Foothill valleys and grassland coulees. Medium water use; full sun. Blooms April to May.

Photo: Larry Allain @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database.

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