Chickasaw Plum, Sand Plum, Sandhill Plum Prunus angustifolia

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Botanical Name:

Prunus angustifolia

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Prunus

Species:

angustifolia

Common Name:

Chickasaw Plum, Sand Plum, Sandhill Plum

Height:
12-36 feet
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
6

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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 120 days.
Germination: sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* Cultivated by the Chickasaw Indians and other indigenous peoples before the arrival of Europeans.
* This plum is eaten fresh and made into jellies and preserves. more...
* Chickasaw plum grows 12 to 20 feet tall and 15 to 20 feet wide in an irregular shape.
* Chickasaw plums tend to bloom early in the spring. Because they bloom early in the spring, before many other plants bloom, and require very little maintenance, they are often used in horticulture for ornamental use.
* The fruit is eaten by various animals. It also provides cover for nesting sites.
* Because of its attractive bark, small leaves and thin branches, Chickasaw plum is also sometimes used for bonsai. more...
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov