Chickasaw Plum
Scientific Name
Prunus angustifolia
Geographical Considerations
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View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
6a to 9b
This is a native Florida plant.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Chickasaw Plum grows best in Partial Shade.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Soil pH
Acid to Slightly Alkaline (4.5-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Medium
DroughtTolerance
High
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
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Plant Type
- Trees - Small
Plant Shape
- Upright
- Irregular
Leaf Persistence
Chickasaw Plum is Deciduous
Spread
15-20 feet
Height
12-20 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Size
Small
Leaf Texture
Fine
Flower Size
Tiny
Flower Month
- March
- April
- May
Flower Color
- White
Plant Role for Butterflies
Host for the following butterflies
Additional Detail
White, winter flowers; reddish plums provide food for wildlife; medium to high wind resistance; can sucker to produce a thicket. Red fruit. | Pests/Diseases: pest free | attracts butterflies
