American Plum

Sun Exposure: Part sun to full sun

Origin: Eastern & central North America

Growth Habits: Deciduous tree, 15 to 25 feet tall (4.5 to 7.5 m.), 15 to 25 feet in spread (4.5 to 7.5 m.)

Flowers: White flowers

Watering Needs: Moderate water

Propagation: Seed or occasionally layering, cutting, grafting/budding

• by hardwood stem tip cuttings, in autumn. Apply IBA Quick Dip 1000 PPM. Use intermittent mist. Root in 4-6 weeks.
• by layers.
• by whip, 'T' grafts, in late spring. Use a P. insititia 'st. julien' as graftstock. 'St. julien' is dwarfing rootstock.
• by seeds, in spring. The seeds can be harvested in summer. The seeds need stratify 40F 4-5mo..