Wild Goose Plum (Prunus hortulana) 1 GAL
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A.k.a. Hortulan plum or hog plum. Little data available for wildtype (non-cultivar) plants. Like other wild plums, it is likely fairly hardy, hosts a variety of insects, and is an important source of nectar for early spring pollinators. Possibly non-suckering, which would make it much more suitable for landscape plantings.
Pollination: 2+ individuals likely needed.
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry Mesic, Mesic, Wet Mesic
Soil Type: Loam, Part Loam
Height: 20’-30’
Width:
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time:
Fruit: Quarter sized fruits turn red when they mature in summer.
Fall Color:
Root Type: Branching
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Like other wild plums, it likely supports a wide variety of insects and feeds larger animals with it’s friut.
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