Mexican Plum
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Prunus mexicana (Mexican Plum) is a deciduous tree that reaches up to 35 feet tall, often shorter. This non-suckering tree features fragrant, showy white flowers that bloom before the leaves emerge in early spring. As the season progresses, the tree's plums transition from yellow to mauve and finally to purple as they ripen between July and September. The treeās mature trunks develop a satiny blue-gray bark with darker, horizontal striations, adding visual interest year-round. Mexican Plum thrives in both dry and moist, well-drained soils, making it a versatile choice for various landscapes.
Scientific Name: Prunus mexicana S. Watson
Origin: Southern Ohio to southeastern South Dakota, south to South Carolina, Alabama, Texas, and Mexico
Height: 15 to 25 feet
Spread: 15 to 25 feet
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low
Blooms: February-April
USDA Zones: 5-9
Larval Host: Tiger Swallowtail, Cecropia Moths
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Prunus mexicana (Mexican Plum) is a deciduous tree that reaches up to 35 feet tall, often shorter. This non-suckering tree features fragrant, showy white flowers that bloom before the leaves emerge in early spring. As the season progresses, the tree's plums transition from yellow to mauve and finally to purple as they ripen between July and September. The treeās mature trunks develop a satiny blue-gray bark with darker, horizontal striations, adding visual interest year-round. Mexican Plum thrives in both dry and moist, well-drained soils, making it a versatile choice for various landscapes.
Scientific Name: Prunus mexicana S. Watson
Origin: Southern Ohio to southeastern South Dakota, south to South Carolina, Alabama, Texas, and Mexico
Height: 15 to 25 feet
Spread: 15 to 25 feet
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low
Blooms: February-April
USDA Zones: 5-9
Larval Host: Tiger Swallowtail, Cecropia Moths
