{"product_id":"american-plum-tree-seeds-prunus-americana-fast-growing-hardy-native-fruit-tree-zone-3","title":"American Plum Tree Seeds (Prunus americana) – Fast-Growing Hardy Native Fruit Tree Zone 3+","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"135\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"133\"\u003eAMERICAN PLUM TREE SEEDS (Prunus americana)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"253\"\u003eAmerican Plum (Prunus americana)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hardy, fast-growing native fruit tree known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"366\"\u003ebeautiful spring blooms and edible fruit production\u003c\/strong\u003e. Commonly found along \u003cstrong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"441\"\u003efencerows, open fields, woodlands, and roadsides\u003c\/strong\u003e, this adaptable species is an excellent choice for naturalized plantings, wildlife habitats, and home landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eThis small to medium-sized deciduous tree or large shrub typically grows \u003cstrong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"658\"\u003e15–25 feet tall and wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, often forming dense colonies through root suckers. In early spring, it produces an abundance of \u003cstrong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"782\"\u003efragrant white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e that cover the branches before the leaves emerge, creating a stunning ornamental display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eThese blossoms are followed by small, round \u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eplum fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e that ripen from yellow to red, attracting birds and wildlife. The fruit is edible and can be used for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003ejellies, preserves, and fresh eating when fully ripe\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Care Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eLight: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eSoil: Highly adaptable; tolerates sandy, loamy, and poorly drained soils\u003cbr data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eWater: Moderate; tolerant of varying moisture conditions\u003cbr data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eGrowth: Fast-growing deciduous tree or large shrub\u003cbr data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eClimate: Extremely cold hardy and adaptable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003eAmerican Plum is known for its resilience and ability to thrive in a wide range of environments, making it ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003ewindbreaks, hedgerows, erosion control, and wildlife plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eWhy Grow American Plum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003e• Produces beautiful white spring flowers\u003cbr data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e• Edible fruit for wildlife and home use\u003cbr data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e• Extremely cold hardy native species\u003cbr data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003e• Fast-growing and easy to establish\u003cbr data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003e• Ideal for naturalized and low-maintenance landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1870\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1870\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e3–8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003ePlum Germination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e1) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eSoak seeds for 24 hours in warm water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e2) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eCold stratify seeds for 120 days. (Place seeds inside of a zip lock bag filled with moist vermiculite or peat moss. Periodically check to ensure they don't dry out. Mist them with a spray bottle when necessary, but never wet, just moist.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Use a well mixed and well draining seed starting mix and plant seeds 1\/2 inch deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e4)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Use a heated propagator mat to keep soil temperature around 85 degrees F during the day. Turn off heated propagator at night letting temps drop to appx. 68 degrees. Giving alternating temperatures mimics their natural conditions and will greatly improve germination time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Use a grow lamp to provide bright light. Keep moist and expect germination to occur within 2-3 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGerminación de ciruelas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e1) Remoje las semillas durante 24 horas en agua tibia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e2) Estratifique las semillas en frío durante 120 días. (Coloque las semillas dentro de una bolsa con cierre hermético llena de vermiculita húmeda o turba. Revíselas periódicamente para asegurarse de que no se sequen. Rocíelas con un atomizador cuando sea necesario, pero nunca las moje, solo humedezca.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e3) Use una mezcla para semillas bien mezclada y con buen drenaje y plante las semillas a 1\/2 pulgada de profundidad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e4) Use una estera de propagación calentada para mantener la temperatura del suelo alrededor de 85 grados F durante el día. Apague el propagador calentado por la noche y deje que las temperaturas bajen a aproximadamente 68 grados. Dar temperaturas alternas imita sus condiciones naturales y mejorará en gran medida el tiempo de germinación.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e5) Use una lámpara de cultivo para proporcionar luz brillante. Manténgala húmeda y espere que la germinación ocurra dentro de 2 a 3 semanas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed Head Exotics","offers":[{"title":"5 SEEDS","offer_id":54094478573852,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 SEEDS","offer_id":54094478606620,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 SEEDS","offer_id":54094478639388,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 SEEDS","offer_id":54117916737820,"sku":null,"price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 SEEDS","offer_id":54094478672156,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 SEEDS","offer_id":54117917098268,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 SEEDS","offer_id":54117917557020,"sku":null,"price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 SEEDS","offer_id":54094478704924,"sku":null,"price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9931\/2924\/files\/aplum1.jpg?v=1778076907","url":"https:\/\/www.seedheadexotics.com\/products\/american-plum-tree-seeds-prunus-americana-fast-growing-hardy-native-fruit-tree-zone-3","provider":"Seed Head Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}