Klamath Plum

Klamath plum appears as a thicket-forming shrub or small tree reaching 25 feet in open pine woodlands, canyon bottoms, and damp slopes from southern Oregon to central California. You will first encounter the plant in April or May when branches are clothed with white blossoms tinged pink; the 1.5-2.5 cm wide flowers are fragrant and moderately abundant.

Klamath plum blooms on previous season's growth, so prune immediately after flowering ceases through early summer to preserve next year's bloom. Provide full sun and moist soil (it naturally inhabits streambanks and wet slopes). The species is susceptible to numerous fungal and viral diseases documented in the PNW; maintain good air circulation and remove diseased branches promptly.