Beautiful plum trees and their mouth-watering fruit are available in several different varieties. It is tough to make a decision if space is limited to just one. Therefore, based on the best cultivars available, we have chosen four varieties from them.

In this article, we are going to list seven wild fruit trees that can be found in Alabama. We will also include some tips on how to care for them and whether or not they are suitable for residential areas.

Sloe is the common “wild plum” throughout much of Alabama. The fruit are small and tart, but are eaten by many species of wildlife and can be used to make jellies or jams. Sloe is available from nurseries that specialize in wildlife plants or native fruit trees.

American Plum is a native deciduous shrub or small tree in the Rose family (Rosaceae). It is native primarily from the Black Belt region northwards in Alabama. American Plum grows in prairies, along fence rows, on stream sides, and in open woods.

May 18, 2024 · Consider planting these 8 native trees in Alabama. These resilient and beautiful options will enhance your landscape with natural charm and sustainability.

Wild Plum trees are our native treasures, and they grow native in all US States. They grow in hot and cold climates. Wild Plums are highly adaptable, more disease resistant and more drought tolerant than cultivated varieties. The difference between Wild and Cultivated plum trees is simple.

You may want to consider growing at least a few wild plums. My own local wild plums (prunus subcordata) taste delicious, just like regular plums, only they're a bit smaller. They are drought tolerant, can thrive in poor soil, and are immune to all diseases.

Dec 22, 2021 · Nursery-bought plum trees grow from grafted rootstocks, but wild plums need no such process to produce numerous delicious fruits. Plus, wild plum tree care is effortless since the trees actually thrive on neglect.

Plums have been grown in Alabama and other areas of the Southeast for many years. The prune-type plum (Prunus domestica), although perhaps the most important in the United States among the 18 species found world wide, is grown very little in Alabama.