American Plum

Prunus americana, 1-year-old bareroot seedlings. These are very vigorous seedlings growing up to 6 feet tall during just their first year. Sprawling root systems may be up to 3 feet wide and go down as far as 1 foot. If shipped, tops of the saplings will be folded over to keep the package length less than 60 inches. Precocious bearers, expect flowers and fruit in about 4 years. Need cross-pollination to set fruit, so plant at least two together. Like pawpaw, these have a suckering habit, and so these small trees are best suited for thickets or hedgerows.