Flatwoods Plum Tree

Buy Flatwoods Plum Trees for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Flatwoods Plum, botanically known as Prunus umbellata, is a native plum tree known for its beautiful white spring blooms, small edible fruit, pollinator value, and usefulness in Southern landscapes.

Flatwoods Plum is a great choice for customers who want a native fruit tree that brings both beauty and wildlife value to the yard. In late winter to early spring, the tree produces clusters of white flowers before or as the leaves emerge, creating a soft, showy spring display. These flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators.

The fruit is smaller than commercial plums, but it is edible and can be enjoyed by people and wildlife. Flatwoods Plum fruit is often tart and is best used for jelly, jam, preserves, and wildlife plantings. Birds and other wildlife also enjoy the fruit, making this tree a good choice for natural areas, food plots, pollinator gardens, and native landscapes.

Flatwoods Plum can be grown as a small tree or large shrub. It works well in edible landscapes, wildlife edges, native plantings, backyard gardens, and naturalized areas. With pruning, it can also be shaped into a more attractive small specimen tree for home landscapes.

Customers searching for native plum trees near me, Flatwoods Plum trees for sale, Florida native fruit trees, wildlife fruit trees, pollinator trees, or fruit trees for sale near DeFuniak Springs, FL will appreciate this tree for its beauty, usefulness, and native value.

Well adapted to North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and other warm Southern climates where site conditions are suitable, Flatwoods Plum is a smart choice for gardeners wanting a native plum tree from a trusted local nursery.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Native fruit tree / large shrub
• Botanical Name: Prunus umbellata
• Common Name: Flatwoods Plum
• Fruit Type: Native plum
• Fruit Color: Green to red, purple, or dark-colored when ripe, depending on maturity and growing conditions
• Fruit Size: Small fruit, usually smaller than commercial plums
• Fruit Flavor: Tart to sweet-tart; best for jelly, jam, preserves, and wildlife
• Fruit Season: Summer into fall, depending on weather and growing conditions
• Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring with clusters of white flowers
• Mature Size: Often about 10–20 feet tall with a similar or slightly smaller spread, depending on growing conditions and pruning
• Growth Habit: Small deciduous tree or large shrub; may have a natural, informal shape
• Sunlight: Full sun to part sun
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; adapts to sandy Southern soils with proper care
• USDA Zones: Commonly grown in zones 8–10 where site conditions are suitable
• Pollination: Planting more than one native plum nearby may help improve fruit set
• Uses: Native landscapes, edible landscapes, wildlife plantings, pollinator gardens, food plots, naturalized areas, backyard gardens, jelly, jam, and preserves
• Wildlife Value: Flowers support pollinators, and fruit attracts birds and other wildlife
• Maintenance: Easy to grow once established; prune as needed to shape and manage growth

Local Pickup & Limited Shipping

Local pickup is available for most plants and trees at our nursery in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

Limited shipping may be available for select trees, liners, and smaller plants in 3-gallon containers or smaller. Shipping availability depends on the plant variety, size, quantity, destination, and packaging requirements. Shipping charges are calculated separately.

Please contact us before ordering if shipping is needed to confirm that the plant can be shipped and to receive the current shipping cost.

Advanced Nursery Growers LLC
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Phone: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com
Website: www.AdvancedNurseryGrowers.com

Wholesale pricing is available for qualified nurseries. Please contact Advanced Nursery Growers for current availability and wholesale pricing.