The raving mad plum tree tree diagram is native to America , according to North Carolina State University . In fact , it is ordinarily called the " American " plum tree tree . This deciduous tree ( the leaves drop off the tree diagram in autumn ) produce eatable plum tree , although they are a lot smaller than those you would generally find at a supermarket . The scientific name for the tree diagram is Prunus Americana .

Appearance

Wild plum Tree are small , multi - trunked tree . They can grow to a maximal stature and width of 20 base , consort to the University of Florida , and often appear more like a shrub . The branches of the Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree are thin and covered with long pricker that grow up to 3 inches . Wild plum tree trees bloom in the spring with a richness of low , white flowers , form them extremely desirable for domicile gardeners who want a flamboyant spring ornamental . The leaves are between 1 and 2 inches long and are a unfeigned green color . In the fall , the leafage of the tree changes from green to amber .

Fruit

savage plum Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree grow yield that is democratic with brute and people , allot to the University of Florida . The yield of the tree average out a half - inch in diameter . The plum are hopeful red at first and become icteric upon ripening , which take place in July . They can be eaten saucy from the tree and are unremarkably used to make jellies and jams .

Location and Climate

unfounded plums , like the name incriminate , are often institute grow in the natural state in the fundamental and eastern parts of the United States , concord to the University of Connecticut . These tree diagram are insensate hardy to United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) growing geographical zone 3 , bet on the cultivar . Most farm best in USDA zones 5 through 8 . tropic orbit are too fond for this tree .

Culture

Prunus Americana is a hardy tree that can originate in all type of soil and is drouth - tolerant . It is so hardy , in fact , that it thrives even when overlook , according to North Carolina State University . For that reason , it is often engraft along median value , in parking luck or in other area where it may not be lean on a regular groundwork . This tree diagram grows good in full sunlight or partial nicety and makes an fantabulous specimen , container or terrace tree due to its compact size .

Problems

Wild plum tree trees often suffer from tent caterpillars , which can cover the tree with their webs and defoliate it ( eat all the farewell ) . Spraying the tree with an insect powder at the first sign of caterpillar activity may reduce the infestation . These trees also produce a large amount of suckers ( branches that grow from the roots of the tree ) , which should be pruned off immediately . Finally , the thorns can be a concern , especially if vernal children play around the tree diagram .

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