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| synonyms: American Red Plum, August Plum, Goose Plum, Hog Plum, Wild Plum |
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| tree/shrub type: Broad leaved trees and shrubs |
| foliage: Deciduous |
| size: Smaller garden trees (up to 10m) |
| leaf type: Simple leaves |
| types of fruit: Trees and shrubs with decorative fruit or berries |
| flowering period: Spring |
| leaf colour: Leaves green, Trees and shrubs with good autumn colour |
| plants for a purpose: Trees and shrubs with decorative white flowers |
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Prunus americana Marsh. American Red Plum, Wild Plum, August Plum, Goose Plum or Hog Plum
A deciduous tree or bush, native to eastern United States. It has given rise to many named varieties and is cultivated in eastern states for its fruits. Height to 9m (30ft). Flowers open in April and are 1.2-2.5cm (½-1in) across. Fruit are round, about 2.5cm (1in) across, ripening from yellow to bright red, with yellow flesh. Leaves have tufts of down on mid rib and vein axils beneath and downy stems. Zone 3 |
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