Prunus mexicana
Mexican plum
Notes:
Non-suckering, unlike P. angustifolia.
Not recommended for use near paved areas due to messy fruit.
Poor compartmentalizer of decay.
Sources: UFL, Sunset, Missouri BG, Cal Poly, Rutgers.
Tags:
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
attracts:larval host
attracts:mammals
branches strong
clay tolerant
deer sensitive
drought tolerant
edible fruit
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fall color notable
fire risk low
form:multi-trunked
form:shrub
form:tree
fragrant flowers
full sun preferred
habit:irregular
habit:rounded
litter:fruit
native:eastern North America
open canopy
persistence:deciduous
pruning not required
rich soil preferred
roots:low damage potential
sandy soil tolerant
showy flowers
slow-growing
thorns
type:broadleaf
use:container
use:naturalizing
use:specimen
water:moderate to little
water:regular
well-drained soil required
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