Prunus angustifolia
Chickasaw Plum is a native fruit tree that can reach 25ft, but more often grows to be between 6-12ft. They can be grown in full sun or dappled shade, and they grow best in well-drained, acidic loamy soils. They can adapt to sandy soils, and while they are moderately drought tolerant, they may require more moisture in sandy soils. In Spring, they grow white, fragrant flowers that are very dramatic since they appear before the leaves do. After flowering, they produce small fruit that change from yellow to red as they ripen. The fruit can be eaten raw or turned into jams! Chickasaw Plums are also a host plant for butterflies, and their roots are known for forming thickets that provide habitat for birds and small mammals.
Prunus angustifolia
Chickasaw Plum is a native fruit tree that can reach 25ft, but more often grows to be between 6-12ft. They can be grown in full sun or dappled shade, and they grow best in well-drained, acidic loamy soils. They can adapt to sandy soils, and while they are moderately drought tolerant, they may require more moisture in sandy soils. In Spring, they grow white, fragrant flowers that are very dramatic since they appear before the leaves do. After flowering, they produce small fruit that change from yellow to red as they ripen. The fruit can be eaten raw or turned into jams! Chickasaw Plums are also a host plant for butterflies, and their roots are known for forming thickets that provide habitat for birds and small mammals.
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