Rare American Plum Tree Seedling - Prunus americana Live Plant 8-14 Inch - Hardy Fruit Tree

American Plum Tree Seedling Overview

The American Plum tree (Prunus americana) is a native fruit tree known for its attractive white spring blossoms and flavorful small plums. This live seedling, measuring approximately 8-14 inches tall, is ready to be planted in your garden to provide both beauty and fruit. It is a hardy tree that supports local wildlife and enhances garden ecosystems.

Key Features

• Fragrant white flowers in early spring that attract pollinators
• Produces small, vibrant red or yellow plums with a tangy-sweet flavor
• Supports wildlife by providing food and shelter
• Low-maintenance and adaptable to various soil types
• Thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3-8, tolerating cold winters
• Requires minimal pruning, mainly for dead or crossing branches
• Best planted in pairs for optimal pollination and fruit production

Growing Information

The American Plum tree grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils such as loam, clay, or sand. Moderate watering is recommended, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. The tree typically reaches a height of 10-15 feet and is suitable for gardens in zones 3 through 8. Planting two or more seedlings will improve pollination and fruit yield.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.