Prunus maritima
Beach-plum
Description:
Salt tolerant, medium size, rounded shrub of the outer coastal plain. Attractive white flowers; its fruit is prized for making jams. To 6 feet tall. Flowers late April to May. Fruits early September to October. Grows in moist or dry sandy conditions and likes sun.
Plant Overview:
| Plant Family: | Rosaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Shrubs/Subshrub |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Bees, Birds |
| Bloom Time: | Late April to May |
| Fruit Timing: | Early September to October |
| Global and State Rank: | G4, SNR |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun |
| Light Range: | Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |