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Chickasaw Plum (Prunus angustifolia), Fruit Tree
Fruit Tree

Chickasaw Plum

Prunus angustifolia

Traits

Pollinator FriendlyFL FriendlyZone 9a Hardy

Varieties We Bring In

StandardPrunus angustifolia
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$16.95

Last received Mar 11, 2026.

We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.

Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.

LightFull Sun
WaterLow
Mature size12-20 feet × 15-20 feet
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Pet toxicity: Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses

Pet safety guide

About Chickasaw Plum

Prunus angustifolia, Chickasaw plum, is a native North American shrub or small tree with a thicket-forming habit, small fragrant white flowers in early spring, and clusters of small red or yellow plums ripening in summer. A tough, wildlife-friendly native plant with value for edible landscaping, habitat gardens, and as a low-maintenance fruiting specimen.

Plant details

Bloom Season
Spring
Flower Color
White
Growth Rate
Moderate
Foliage
Deciduous
Soil
Sandy, Loam, Well-drained, Clay

Best planting months

Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL

Recommended months: January, February, March, November, December.

January, good window
February, good window
March, good window
April, other month
May, other month
June, other month
July, other month
August, other month
September, other month
October, other month
November, good window, this month
December, good window
This monthGood windowOther months

Seasonal care

Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.

Care essentials

Light

Chickasaw Plum thrives in full sun and is an excellent native choice for NE Florida's sandy uplands; it tolerates partial shade but blooms and fruits best with maximum sunlight.

Water

Extremely drought-tolerant once established on NE Florida's sandy soils; supplemental irrigation is needed only during establishment (first 1–2 growing seasons) and during extended dry spells.

Soil & Fertilizer

Tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils (sand, loam, clay) as long as pH is acidic to neutral — avoid alkaline conditions; as a Florida native, it requires little to no fertilizer once established.

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Common questions

Is Chickasaw Plum a good plant for St. Augustine?

Chickasaw Plum is a fruit tree. Mature size: 12-20 feet × 15-20 feet. Light: Full Sun. Water needs: Low. Chickasaw Plum is native to Florida. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a.

What is the recorded pet toxicity for Chickasaw Plum?

Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses