Chicasa plum

Also known as: Chickasaw plum

A large, suckering shrub if left to develop naturally, but can be trained as a small tree up to 6m high. Has glossy, red-brown bark on young branches and shiny, narrowly oval, dark green leaves. Bears small, white flowers in early spring, before the leaves, followed by bright red, sour but edible fruit, 1cm across, turning yellow when fully ripe in late summer

Scientific classification

Species: Chicasa plum (Prunus angustifolia)
Genus: Prunus
Family: Rosaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy · Suckering
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Chicasa plum

Distribution map

S. USA

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Culture

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Quick identification of Chicasa plum

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Chicasa plum care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Prefer summer pruning to reduce the risk of silver leaf infection.