Prairie Red American plum is a hybrid that is cold-hardy for the Northern Great Plains. Plant Prairie Red American plum in an orchard, windbreak, or accent tree. The dense form provides habitat for wildlife. Plants have rapid growth the first 5 years, then start to have some dieback after 10-15 years.
It can be pruned to be a medium-sized shrub or small tree. Foliage is green, simple, alternate with a sharp serrate margin. The smooth branch bark can become rigid and spiny with age. Flowers bloom in May with five white petals. The sweet fruit have a reddish-yellow skin and ripen in late summer; they are about 1.5 inches in diameter, varying with plant and loaction.
Plum, Prairie Red - Bare Root (5 plants per unit)
All items must be picked up at that Yuma County Conservation District, 247 N. Clay St., Wray, CO 80758
The YCCD does not guarantee the survival of trees/plants. We take care in supplying healthy quality trees/plants to each customer. Once trees/plants leave the YCCD it is the responsibility of the customer to make sure that they are correctly planted and properly cared for (refer to YCCD website). No refunds once trees/plants leave YCCD property. All orders are final.