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PRUNUS AMERICANA
Wild plum is a fast growing small tree that can reach heights of 25' and is commonly used for clustered plantings in open areas. It is intolerant of shade, tolerant of drought and prefers loamy to sandy soils. Wildlife Food & Cover:Good food - fruit, insects, buds, nectar, browse, songbirds. Good cover- nesting, perching Flowers: Showy white fragrant - spring Fruit: Large edible drupe Aug-Sept Other: Popular shrub for cluster planting in open areas
Spotted on Apr 17, 2012
Submitted on Apr 21, 2012
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