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Bess of the Piedmont
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Our local conservation district is offers a selection of tree and shrub seedlings at great prices this time of year. Two that caught my eye for my dampish yard are Blackhaw Viburnum (Virburnum prunifolium) and American Plum (Prunus americana). I am finding it a bit of a challenge finding info on the American Plum. Has anyone grown either of these and might spare some advice?

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Plants: 688 | From: Northern Virginia, U.S.A. | Registered: Mar 2003  |  Seeded: 67.208.135.25
weezie13
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Here's one!!! American Plum Fact Sheet

I love wild plums!! So good!!

Weezie

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
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Plants: 29299 | From: N.Y. | Registered: Apr 2003  |  Seeded: 24.54.67.103
Bess of the Piedmont
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Hey wow, Weez! They look nice. I was beginning to wonder if they were talking about Choke cherry (prunus viginiana), which is not nearly as pretty.

Do you preserve the plums?

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Plants: 688 | From: Northern Virginia, U.S.A. | Registered: Mar 2003  |  Seeded: 67.208.135.25
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Preserve them right in my tummy!!
Just got one very old wild one on
my mom's property on the hill!!!

Weezie

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2

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Plants: 29299 | From: N.Y. | Registered: Apr 2003  |  Seeded: 24.54.67.103
weezie13
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Here's another one with some pictures..

And find the one that says pruning instructions..

American Plum

Weezie

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2

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Plants: 29299 | From: N.Y. | Registered: Apr 2003  |  Seeded: 24.54.67.103
weezie13
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Here's Bill's info on Fruit trees

He says the plums should be pruned right
after harvest!!!

Weezie

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2

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Plants: 29299 | From: N.Y. | Registered: Apr 2003  |  Seeded: 24.54.67.103
Bess of the Piedmont
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Oh Weezie, aren't they fabulous? I ordered a bundle of five for eight bucks. Now I wish I'd ordered more. But I understand that they spread.
Thank you!

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Plants: 688 | From: Northern Virginia, U.S.A. | Registered: Mar 2003  |  Seeded: 67.201.45.148
weezie13
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Hey, throw me up a plum or two when
they're ripe, will ya???
[Wink]

Weezie

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- Bible - Hebrews 13:2

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Plants: 29299 | From: N.Y. | Registered: Apr 2003  |  Seeded: 24.54.67.103
   

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