Fruit Tree
Chickasaw Plum
Prunus angustifolia
Varieties We Carry
StandardPrunus angustifolia
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$16.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightFull Sun
WaterLow
Mature size12-20 feet × 15-20 feet
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. Starting at $16.95.
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
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Handles summer heat well once established.
Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage. Can be planted in mild winter periods.
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 for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 12-20 feet × 15-20 feet.