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Bounty Wild Plum

Scientific Name: Prunus nigra 'Bounty'

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 15'-23'
  • W: 10'-16'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

Bounty Wild Plum plant details

Bounty Wild Plum is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red and yellow fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Bounty Wild Plum

Plant type: tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 16 FT - wide, 15 FT - 23 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bounty Wild Plum

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Selected for its prolific production of 1 1/2 inch yellow to red wild plums, a bounty for you and your wildlife; reaching up to 15' and covered with masses of snowy white flowers in spring, this native tree can grow in the most inhospitable of places. S/M-GDr

Gardening facts about Bounty Wild Plum plant

How to Grow Bounty Wild Plum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • red
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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