Wild Plum Review

Small (1-inch diameter) drupes, turning from green to yellow, red, or purple, often with a pale "bloom" that rubs off.

Can be confused with Canada plum or Beach plum, but P. americana has distinct, sharp-toothed leaves and very thorny twigs. 2. Foraging & Harvesting wild plum

Sunny, moist areas like forest edges, stream banks, and abandoned pastures. Small (1-inch diameter) drupes, turning from green to

Ripe plums fall easily to the ground or come off with a gentle tap. Place a sheet under the tree to collect them easily. Storage: They can be frozen, dried, or cooked immediately. 3. Culinary Uses & Processing Place a sheet under the tree to collect them easily

Small, bushy tree or shrub, usually 6–20 feet tall, often forming dense, thorny clonal thickets.

Showy, fragrant white flowers with five petals appear in early spring (April–May) before leaves arrive.