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.
Best time to see a American Plum
The best time to see a American Plum is February–June, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 8,795 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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