{"product_id":"hortulan-plum-prunus-hortulana","title":"Pre-Order Hortulan Plum (Prunus hortulana) for Fall Shipment","description":"\u003cp class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHortulan Plum\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[false,\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,false,{\u0026quot;u\u0026quot;:0}]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e (\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003ePrunus hortulana\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[false,\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,false,\u0026quot;\\u0026YBpdAf_x:aPo2Hd\u0026quot;]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[[\u0026quot;\/m\/0_fmvbf\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;Prunus hortulana\u0026quot;,0,\u0026quot;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\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;ANIMAL\u0026quot;],\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,0,[null,null,null,1,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[291933,null,1,1],null,null,[{\u0026quot;205\u0026quot;:[null,\u0026quot;\/m\/0_fmvbf\u0026quot;],\u0026quot;1219\u0026quot;:[null,null,\u0026quot;ANIMAL\u0026quot;,null,null,\u0026quot;\/m\/0_fmvbf\u0026quot;],\u0026quot;3524\u0026quot;:[69]}]],null,0,null,\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,0]]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a native \"small tree\" plum with its distribution centered in Missouri, but with small pockets also in the surrounding states such as Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. This species can handle \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eUSDA Planting Zones 6 through 9\u003c\/span\u003e. Unlike some of its thicket-forming wild plum cousins, the Hortulan Plum typically grows with a tidy, single-trunk habit or with minimal suckering, reaching a \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003emature height of 15-25 feet or so depending on the site they are grown\u003c\/span\u003e. It is considered a \"site plastic\" species meaning it can handle everything from productive bottomland soils to drier upland sites. \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eHortulan Plum's small but heavy and fragrant white blooms in the early spring almost look like a little cloud in the distance, and they attract all sorts of bees and such who need their nourishment after a tough winter.  Its foliage is glossier and than the common look-alike American Plum, providing a more ornamental look throughout the summer before shifting to yellow and orange in the fall. By late summer, the tree will be covered with \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003especkled red and sometimes yellow fruits\u003c\/span\u003e that are roughly one inch in diameter. These plums offer a sweet-tart flavor that is more nutrient-dense than Asian grocery store varieties, making them a great native choice for homemade jams, jellies, and wines.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe late summer dropping fruits attract deer, other mammals, and birds at a time of year when food is much less abundant on the landscape, making this species a great choice to improve the diversity on your land. It is also a host plant for butterflies and moths like the \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eRed-spotted Purple\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and various silkmoths.  Deer will also readily browse the tender twigs and nutrient-dense summer foliage. To maximize your fruit crop, we highly recommend planting \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003etwo or more individuals\u003c\/span\u003e in close proximity to ensure optimal cross-pollination.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e***Important note\u003c\/strong\u003e. Due to the overlapping ranges of several similar looking and closely related native plums in their home range such as:\u003cem\u003e Prunus rivularis\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePrunus gracilis\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePrunus americana\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePrunus mexicana\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePrunus munsoniana\u003c\/em\u003e, it is likely that your seedlings will show traits of hybridization. We examined the parents and our seedlings closely with the aid of texts and dichotomous keys to identify the species, and they most closely resemble Hortulan plum. The most common hybrid traits appear to be with P. munsoniana, aka Wild Goose Plum***\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" nowrap align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 - 9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" nowrap align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 - 7.5. 6.0-7.0 optimal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" nowrap align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" nowrap align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun. Well drained bottomland to upland sites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" nowrap align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Maturity Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate Summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" nowrap align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall to medium sized reddish yellow skin. Can be sweet or tart in flavor. Very attractive to wildlife.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/0315\/2697\/files\/zones6-9_large.png?v=1519754198\" alt=\"Zone 6-9\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nativ Nurseries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48118510387351,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/0315\/2697\/files\/IMG_5276.jpg?v=1788206060","url":"https:\/\/www.nativnurseries.com\/products\/hortulan-plum-prunus-hortulana","provider":"Nativ Nurseries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}