Known for the delicious plums it produces in the latter part of the year. They are perfectly suited for making jam or jelly. In the spring this small tree puts on a show! Displays an array of white and pinkish flowers that attract a wide range of bees.

Has a broad crown, short trunk and many spreading branches. A short tree in maturity and can form thickets if suckers are not pruned. Prefers medium, well-drained in full sun or partial shade.

This an effective pollinator for American plum cultivars.

Height : 15-25 feet Spread : 15-25 feet

Light : Full sun to part shade Water : Dry to medium

Soil : Sand, loam, clay Zone : 3-8

Growth Rate : Slow to medium

Key Pollinators : Bumblebees, small sweat bees, mining bees, cellophane bees, mason bees, cuckoo bees

Pollinator Food Source: Nectar & pollen

Larval Host Plant : Various species

Bloom Period: April-May

Pollination : Self-fertile