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| Identification |
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Genus
Prunus
Species
americana
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
wild plum
file prune
wild cherry
American plum
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S10464
Data source
DyeFib p129;Frgnt p309;Xeri p302;Xeri p299
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Overall height
35'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Prunus americana have a mild hawthorn smelling odor. The roots of Wild plum (also known as file prune, wild cherry or American plum) have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Reddish purple is the most typical color produced by this plant. This species can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. It likes dry soils. This plant tolerates occasional periods of drought.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
hawthorn-like scent
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Hawthorn
Dye parts
Roots
Dye color
reddish purple
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Prunus americana is a wildflower and is thought to originate from US and Canada.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Prunus americana is a woody perennial. Wild plum (locally known in some parts as file prune, wild cherry or American plum) is deciduous in nature.
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