Wild Plum [ 360p ]

Small (1-inch diameter) drupes, turning from green to yellow, red, or purple, often with a pale "bloom" that rubs off.

Showy, fragrant white flowers with five petals appear in early spring (April–May) before leaves arrive. wild plum

Ripe plums fall easily to the ground or come off with a gentle tap. Place a sheet under the tree to collect them easily. Storage: They can be frozen, dried, or cooked immediately. 3. Culinary Uses & Processing Small (1-inch diameter) drupes, turning from green to

Sunny, moist areas like forest edges, stream banks, and abandoned pastures. Place a sheet under the tree to collect them easily

Can be confused with Canada plum or Beach plum, but P. americana has distinct, sharp-toothed leaves and very thorny twigs. 2. Foraging & Harvesting

Alternate, simple, ovate, 2½–4 inches long, with sharp, serrated (toothed) margins and a long, narrow tip.