Prunus americana
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| Genus: |
Prunus |
Species: |
americana |
Origin: |
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| Common Name: |
American Plum |
Other Name: |
August Plum, Hog Plum, Wild Plum, |
Pre-treatment: |
Required |
| Price per Ounce: |
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Price per .25lb:
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Price Per Pound:
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| Seeds per lb.: |
870 |
Zone Cold: |
3 |
Zone Warm: |
8 |
| Height: |
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U.S. Native: |
Yes |
Growth Rate: |
Medium |
| Spread: |
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Plant Type: |
Large Shrub |
Vegetation Type: |
Deciduous |
| Purity Range: |
97-99% |
Germination Range: |
70-90% |
Shelf Life: |
1-2 years cold & dry |
| Storage: |
Cold & Dry @ 34-41 Deg. F |
Sowing Density: |
Less than 10 seedlings/ft2 |
Plant Use: |
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| Nitrogen Fixing: |
No |
Leaf Color: |
Green |
Flower Color: |
White |
| Comments: |
FRUIT RED. Prunus mexicana is PURPLE Fruit. Some growers will do a 30-60 day warm stratification prior to the cold treatment or Fall sowing. Sowing stratified seed into high temperature soils will induce a secondary dormancy which will inhibit seed germination. Soak seed in water for 48 hours and change every twelve hours prior to sowing or stratifying. The seed pit absorbs a material from the pulp which inhibits germination. This may be leached out by warm stratification, soaking in water or leaving in a cloth bag in running water for up to several weeks. Sowing the seed outside in late Summer will allow Mother Nature to do the stratification for you. This shrub plant produces edible plums. |
| Germination info: |
Seed requires 90-120 days cold moist stratification |
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A Trial Packet contains a minimum of 5 - 30 seeds depending on the size of the selected seed.
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