Beach Plum
Prunus maritima
SKU
40547
Clusters of small white flowers burst forth in spring, followed by small, purplish blue fruit that ripens in late summer. A United States' native found along the Atlantic Coast, thriving with near neglect. Tolerant of coastal salt spray and saline soils. Fruit is popular for jams, jellies and pies. Attractive fall foliage extends seasonal color. Deciduous.
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Full sun
Once established, needs occasional watering; supplement in dry hot spells.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | PROO-nus ma-RIH-tih-muh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 6 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Coastal Exposure, Wildlife Garden, Kitchen Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Edible, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Naturalizes Well, North American Native Selection, Showy Fruit, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs occasional watering; supplement in dry hot spells. |
| Companion Plants | Eastern Snowball (Viburnum); Lilac (Syringa); Coneflower (Echinacea); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Rose Of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) |
Thrives in loose, fast draining soils laden with sand or gravel. Follow a regular schedule of deep waterings during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce watering frequency once established. Prune to shape and remove dead or damaged branches, and fertilize in late winter before blooms emerge.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-7
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