Chickasaw Plum
Prunus angustifolia
Varieties We Bring In
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.