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Prunus maritima

Beach Plum


Prunus maritima
A round, dense shrub found normally on the East Coast along the shore. Has delicious fruit .5″-1″ across that are dull purple in color and ripen in August. Fruits may be used for jams and jellies. Flowers are white, single or double and bloom in early May. Salt tolerant.
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Butterflies

Sun / Shade Ratio

Shade Tolerance

Sun Tolerance

Attributes

SHAPE
Rounded, dense
FOLIAGE
Green
FALL FOLIAGE
Insignificant
MINIMUM HEIGHT
6
Feet
MAXIMUM HEIGHT
6
Feet
MINIMUM SPREAD
5
Feet
MAXIMUM SPREAD
6
Feet
HARDINESS ZONES
3, 4, 5, 6