American plum

American plum (Prunus americana) is a tree or shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. It has white flowers which appear in mid spring. Red fruit, which may be edible (but consult a reliable source before eating), is produced to a moderate extent from summer to fall.
It grows at moderate speed from a single stem to a height of about 24 feet with roots at least 24 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 5-7, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has low salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.
== Uses and Relationships ==
At least some parts of the plant are slightly toxic to either humans or animals. At least some parts of the plant may be edible to humans. (Confirm against a reliable resource before attempting to eat any unknown plant.) If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Prunus americana profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Prunus Category:Native trees Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Edible natives Category:Toxic natives Category:White-flowered natives Category:Mid Spring blooming natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Natives between 12 and 25 feet tall Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs