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Prunus maritima–Beach Plum–Coastal resilience 2 Gallon

Prunus maritima–Beach Plum–Coastal resilience 2 Gallon

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Prunus maritima

Description

Prunus maritima, commonly known as the beach plum, is a deciduous shrub native to the coastal areas of the northeastern United States. It is known for its resilience to sandy soils and salt spray, making it ideal for coastal gardens. The plant produces small, white flowers in spring, followed by edible, tart plums that are often used in preserves.

Suggested Uses

Beach plum is excellent for coastal landscaping, erosion control, and wildlife gardens. It is also suitable for hedgerows and can be used in culinary applications such as jams and jellies.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Prunus maritima
  • Common Name Common Name: Beach Plum
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 3-8 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Bayberry, Rugosa Rose

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny location.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Sandy, well-drained
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates coastal humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Light application of balanced fertilizer in spring
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds
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