American Plum is a native thicket-forming shrub or small tree of prairie margins, stream banks, and forest edges that produces fragrant white blossoms in early spring before the leaves emerge. The tart red-to-yellow plums are relished by deer, foxes, raccoons, coyotes, and many bird species. Dense thickets provide excellent cover for wildlife.
Habitat
Prairie margins, stream banks, and woodland edges across central North America
Diet
Fruit eaten by deer, foxes, raccoons, and many bird species including bluebirds
How common
Common
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