Wild Plum (2025)

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

Late summer to early fall (mid-August to September). wild plum

This guide covers the identification, foraging, and utilization of the ( Prunus americana ), a versatile native fruit often found in thickets across North America. 1. Identification Guide (Prunus americana) Small (1-inch diameter) drupes, turning from green to

Dark brown to gray, becoming scaly with horizontal, raised, light-colored pores (lenticels) on younger branches. Small (1-inch diameter) drupes

Sunny, moist areas like forest edges, stream banks, and abandoned pastures.