| Common Names |
Chickasaw Plum, Wild Plum, Sandhill Plum |
| Family |
Rosaceae (Rose Family) |
| Origin |
Southeastern United States |
| Plant Type |
Deciduous Fruiting Tree / Shrub |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Food Forest Layer |
Shrub / Small Tree Layer |
| Mature Size |
12–20 ft tall and wide (can form thickets) |
| Light |
Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Needs |
Low; drought-tolerant once established |
| Harvest Season |
Late Spring to Early Summer |
| Time to Fruit |
2–3 years from planting |
| Self-Fertile |
Partially; best with cross-pollination |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate to Fast |
| Zones |
USDA Zones 6–10 |
| Florida Native |
Yes |
| Propagation |
Seeds, Suckers, Cuttings |
| Seasonal Characteristics |
Deciduous; drops leaves in fall |
