The Native American plum produces fragrant, white flowers in showy, flat-topped clusters that bloom before the leaves in spring. These flowers are tied with Linden trees for the best floral, perfumy blossom smell when in bloom.

Fruit and Uses

The fruit that follows ripens to a shiny, bright red in August or September. It’s great dried, fresh (if left to ripen longer on the tree), or in preserves.

Pollination and Benefits

Native American plums will pollinate each other, making them a fantastic choice for a windbreak or as a pollinator attractant. Help support native pollinators by adding this tree to your landscape!

Cold Hardiness

This plum variety is hardy to -50°F or more, making it suitable for extremely cold climates.

Tree Size

These trees are 3–4 ft. tall.

Full-size tree image (last photo) taken in Bozeman and courtesy of Matt Lavin.