Prunus hortulana
Hortulan Plum

Also known as:  Wild Goose Plum
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 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Foliage Notes:
Elliptic-oval shaped leaves, up to 4-6" long. Green tops of leaves with paler green color underneath, turning yellow to orange in fall.
 Fruit Notes:
Edible, glossy red or yellow drupes. Around 0.8-1.2" across. Distinct white speckles.
 Ultimate Height:
10-30 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
15-25 feet
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 Soil Notes:
Moist, well-drained soils
 Range:
North America
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  • Food/Edible 89
  • Showy Fruit 20

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