Beach Plum
Price range: $54.99 through $63.99
Product Description
Beach Plum is a native suckering deciduous shrub that forms dense thickets with dull green foliage. The white flower clusters bloom heavily every spring, but only sets fruit every 3-4 years. These small edible plums can have colors from red to near black, and are a favorite among wildlife. Needs cross-pollination to set fruit.
| Type: | Shrub |
| Origins: | NE N. American Coasts |
| Height: | 6′ – 8′ |
| Spread: | 6’ – 8′ |
| Spacing: | 7’ |
| USDA Hardiness Zone: | 3 – 8 |
| Culture: | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Bloom Color: | White |
| Season of Interest: | Spring, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Common diseases are Plum pockets, plum bladder, and leaf spot. Brown rot can be a serious issue. Potential pests that can seriously reduce crop include plum gouge, plum curculio, and red mites.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Bayberry, Goldenrod, Evening Primrose
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Prunus maritima 4zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Plant Image Library, Prunus maritima (Beach Plum) (34071357920), CC BY-SA 2.0, (3) Plant Image Library, Prunus maritima (Beach Plum) (34071357950), CC BY-SA 2.0, (4) Aznaturalist, BeachPlums, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
Additional information
| Weight | 16 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12 × 12 × 32 in |
| Size | 3 GALLON, 2 GALLON |
