American plum

Description:

The American plum grows as a large shrub or small tree, reaching up to 15 feet (4.6 m).[5] It is adapted to coarse- and medium-textured soils, but not to fine soils. Its growth is most active in spring and summer, and it blooms in midspring. Traditionally, American plum was extensively used by Native Americans. The Cheyenne ate the plums, and used branches for the Sun Dance. The Navajo used the roots to make a red dye.

Habitat:

Native to North America from Saskatchewan to New Mexico east to New Hampshire and Florida.

Notes:

Growing on a wooded drive near an old church and cemetery This is a native wildflower to Georgia