{"product_id":"prunier-americain","title":"American Plum","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAmerican Plum (\u003cem\u003ePrunus americana\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Fruit Tree for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 3–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Plum\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePrunus americana\u003c\/em\u003e) is a \u003cstrong\u003emoderate-growing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eextremely cold-hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e fruit tree ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones \u003cstrong\u003e3–7\u003c\/strong\u003e). It typically grows \u003cstrong\u003e12–24 in (30–60 cm) per year\u003c\/strong\u003e and reaches \u003cstrong\u003e13–26 ft (4–8 m)\u003c\/strong\u003e at maturity. Best for \u003cstrong\u003eedible landscaping\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewildlife gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003enaturalized plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers \u003cstrong\u003eshowy white spring blossoms followed by colourful edible fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e and adapts to a wide range of growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose American Plum for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Plum is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a hardy native fruit tree that combines ornamental beauty with reliable fruit production. Its exceptional cold tolerance, adaptability, and attractive spring bloom make it well suited to Ontario and Eastern Canada’s climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 3 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–7)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edible landscaping, wildlife habitat, naturalized gardens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium once established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant spring flowers and edible red plums\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to much of North America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay, loam, or sandy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly acidic to slightly alkaline soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRural and naturalized landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate drought once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13–26 ft (4–8 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–16 ft (3–5 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 ft (30–60 cm) per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun; tolerates light partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained, adaptable, clay, loam, or sandy soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; regular watering during the first growing season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–60+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs American Plum Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose American Plum if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want fresh fruit within a few years of planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a medium or large yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zones 3–7.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want beautiful spring flowers followed by edible fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are creating a wildlife-friendly landscape or edible garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour planting space is very limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tree that performs well in dense shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting directly beside buildings, sidewalks, or overhead utility lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible home orchards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative landscape plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelterbelts and natural hedgerows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Plum produces abundant fragrant blossoms that attract pollinators in spring, followed by small red fruit enjoyed by both people and wildlife. Its dense branching also provides excellent nesting and shelter opportunities for birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes American Plum Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Plum combines ornamental value, wildlife benefits, and edible harvests in one exceptionally hardy native tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Covered with fragrant white blossoms before the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense green foliage and clusters of ripening red fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small red plums mature, featuring tart red skin and sweet orange flesh, excellent fresh or for jams, jellies, baking, and preserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive branching structure provides year-round interest and wildlife shelter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many fruit trees, the \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Plum is self-fertile\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing a single tree to produce fruit. Planting additional trees nearby can still improve yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Plum\u003c\/strong\u003e is hardy throughout Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones \u003cstrong\u003e3–7\u003c\/strong\u003e) and withstands harsh Canadian winters, heavy snow, and prolonged freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst-Year Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply 2–3 inches (5–8 cm) of mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater thoroughly before the ground freezes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect young trees from rodent damage where necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Planting Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring: April to June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall: September to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant 10–15 ft (3–4.5 m) from buildings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow 10–16 ft (3–5 m) between trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering During the First Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once or twice per week during dry weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust watering according to rainfall and soil drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does American Plum grow in Ontario?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt typically grows \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 ft (30–60 cm) per year\u003c\/strong\u003e under good growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is hardy to \u003cstrong\u003eZone 3\u003c\/strong\u003e and performs well throughout Ontario and Eastern Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Plum is self-fertile\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning one tree can produce fruit. Planting more than one tree may increase fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots are generally not considered invasive. Plant the tree at least \u003cstrong\u003e10 ft (3 m)\u003c\/strong\u003e from foundations and paved surfaces. It may produce root suckers over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerately. Fallen fruit may require occasional cleanup, especially near patios or walkways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTree\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/american-plum\" title=\"American Plum (Prunus americana)\"\u003eAmerican Plum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-fertile edible fruit and native wildlife value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdible landscapes and naturalized gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Plum (\u003cem\u003ePrunus domestica\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger cultivated fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional home orchards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/nanking-cherry\" title=\"Nanking Cherry (Prunus tomentosa) - Product Page\"\u003eNanking Cherry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact shrub with abundant small fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall gardens and edible hedges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped directly to your door across Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, vigorous root system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/edible-trees\" title=\"Collection: Edible Trees\"\u003eEdible Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/deciduous-trees-of-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Deciduous Trees of Eastern Canada\"\u003eNative Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-3-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 3 Plants\"\u003eZone 3 Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Articles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/why-fruit-tree-not-producing\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Why Isn’t My Fruit Tree Producing Fruit?\"\u003eWhy Isn’t My Fruit Tree Producing Fruit?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":54142790893887,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/PRUNIER-AMERICAIN-FRUITS.jpg?v=1784664538","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/american-plum","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}