Wild Goose Plum (Prunus hortulana) 1 GAL
Fall Species
This Species is typically available during our Fall Sale Preorders in August, and/or the in-person Fall Sale Mid-September through Mid-October at Geist Nursery in Fishers, IN.
Not Available
This species is not available this year. We hope to see it next Fall!
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’
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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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