Prunus angustifolia, commonly called the Chickasaw plum, is a species native to most of the southern United States. Isolated populations have been found as far north as Michigan; it's an ideal plant for a warning climate. Drought tolerant.
Grown as a large shrub or small tree, it reaches up to 15 feet tall and wide. Good drainage is essential; the Chickasaw plum prefers a looser, sandy soil. It blooms heavily in spring and starts fruiting in summer. It is self-fertile but another plum tree blooming nearby will have a beneficial effect.
The globular yellow-to-red fruits are about 1 in in diameter, and are much prized by birds and other wildlife. (Plant description gleaned from Wikipedia and other sources. Both plant photos are of same plant before/after it was transplanted to plastic pot. Fruit photo via University of Florida Extension.)
I wish we had room for this Chickasaw tree. We already have two American plum (P. americana) trees growing onsite at CGS -- and they've filled out astonishingly FAST. It bloomed heavily in spring 2024 and the scent was lovely, especially in the evening. We are hopeful of seeing some fruit this year -- if the birds, deer, squirrels, raccoons, ETC. don't get it first!
Price for 5g pot - $25
Pickup is at the Columbus Garden School, 1350 E. Cooke Rd, Columbus OH 43224. We'll send you an email when your order is ready for pickup.
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Please pick up your plant(s) within 7 days of submitting your order. Plants not retrieved within 7 days of purchase are considered abandoned (no refunds) and will be donated at CGS discretion.
