Chickasaw Plum, Prunus augustifolia, is a lovely little native tree that provides white flowers in late winter/early spring. It can be seen on roadsides peeking through the edge of the forest. Often confused for dogwood from a distance, Chickasaw Plum is a harbinger to central Florida spring. Chickasaw Plum can grow from 12 feet to 20 feet in height, and can spread 15 to 20 feet wide. It prefers well drained soil and doesn’t mind sand a bit. It has a high drought tolerance. It prefers full sun to part shade. It has a medium salt tolerance. It will produce reddish plums, most suitable for wildlife. Chickasaw Plum has a medium to high wind resistance. Chickasaw plums can be found at native nurseries and the Hernando County Master Gardener Nursery has seedlings which you can watch grow into a beautiful addition to your landscape.