Native Plants

American Plum

Prunus americana
Location

Native to

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Type
Shrubs, Trees
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit

American Plum, or Wild Plum, is a shrub or small tree with a short trunk, broad crown, and thorny, reddish-brown branches and twigs. Its large, showy, white flowers bloom in April and May, followed by fruit that ripens to bright red in August and September and provides an important source of food for many species of birds. American Plum grows up to 35 feet tall in full sun to shade, and in moist, rich, well-drained soils.

May Attract

American Plum is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Nuthatches
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Thrushes
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers
Family
Woodpeckers
Family
Wrens

Audubon Centers, State Offices & Chapters

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In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.

Local & Regional Resources

Local and regional native plant societies, databases, and other resources may have expertise on exactly what plants are best for your particular area and climate.

Meadowscapes(H.E.L.P) Endorsed

244 Rt 7 South, Falls Village, CT 06031

(860) 824 -1188

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Local Nurseries

Find local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.

Tripple Brook Farm

37 Middle Road, Southhampton, MA 01073

(413) 527-4626

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New England Wetland Plants

820 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002

(413) 548-8000

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New England Wildflower Society (Nasami Farms)

128 North Street, Whatley, MA 01373

(413) 397-9922

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Hillside Nursery

107 Skinner Road, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370

(413) 489-1616

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Sudbury Nurseries West

81 Ben Hale Road, Gill, MA 01354

(413) 834-4569

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Bigelow Nurseries

455 West Main Street, Northboro, MA 01532

(508) 845-2143

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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Emily Winthrop Miles Wildlife Audubon Sanctuary.
99 West Cornwall Road, Sharon, CT 06069
(860) 364-0520 | sharonauduboncenter@audubon.org
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Sparrows
Orioles
Crows & Jays
+11

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Woodpeckers
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+10

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Thrushes
Nuthatches
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+11

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Vireos
Nuthatches
Chickadees & Titmice
+11

May attract

Vireos
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Woodpeckers
Waxwings

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SHRUBS / TREES

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Sparrows
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Vireos
+10

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