Chickasaw Plum

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Click here for Plum Care Guide Prunus angustifolia (Cherokee Plum, Florida Sand Plum, Sandhill Plum) Note: Due to import restrictions, we are unable to ship plums to California, Wa shington. A native plum species originally cultivated by Native Americans before European settlement. Growth Rate: Moderate, averaging 12 to 18 inches per year. Flowers: Clusters of tiny, fragrant flowers bloom in spring on the previous year's wood, appearing before the leaves. Fruit: Small, tart fruits transition from red to yellow as they ripen. The fruit is edible and ideal for making jelly. Wildlife Benefits: An excellent food source for wildlife. Form: Rounded tree shape with slender, thorny branches. This attractive, pollinator-friendly tree thrives in Zones 5-9 and is self-fertile. While it can grow up to 25 feet tall, it is most commonly found under 12 feet. Show more