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    Prunus mexicana

    Also Known As

    • Mexican Plum

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 25'
    • W: 20'

    planting zones

    • 6a-8b

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    Prunus mexicana plant details

    Prunus mexicana is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Prunus mexicana

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT wide, 25 FT tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Prunus mexicana

    USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    In late summer, yellow-to-purple 1" tasty plums follow the fragrant white flowers of spring on this 15-35' tree native to the forest-prairie border of Midwest/SE; in winter you'll appreciate its interesting bark. S-PSh/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Prunus mexicana plant

    How to Grow Prunus mexicana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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