Chickasaw Plum (Noun)
Meaning
Small native American shrubby tree bearing small edible yellow to reddish fruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Chickasaw plum is a popular choice for wildlife gardens because of its fragrant flowers and edible fruit.
- Wildlife managers often plant Chickasaw plum trees to provide food and habitat for native birds and small mammals.
- The Chickasaw plum is a deciduous shrub or small tree that grows up to 20 feet tall and produces showy white flowers in early spring.
- Chickasaw plum trees are commonly found in the southeastern United States, where they thrive in well-drained soils and full sun.
- The fruit of the Chickasaw plum tree is a small, yellow to reddish drupe that is edible and sweet, but also quite tart.