A Remarkable American plum

Tree Information

Common Name: American plum

Scientific Name: Prunus americana

Category: Champion (big) tree

Comments: This is a state and potential national champion American plum located behind a service station in Fairfax. According to workers there it produced good fruit in 2005. It appears in danger of being lost to competition from other trees. American plum is a species that may well have been cultivated by American Indians.

Dendrology Notes: see the Big Tree Database

Nominator: Jeff Kirwan

Location of Tree

This tree is not on public or publicly accessible property. The owner's name, address, and the exact location of the tree are not displayed to protect the privacy of these individuals. If you are the owner and wish to make this information public, please let us know.

County/City: Fairfax

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American plum identification