Beach Plum
Prunus maritima
Beach Plums are native to the northeastern US along the coast. Adaptable, we've grown them for years at the nursery. Fruits are tart and many, used in jams and jellies. The white profuse flowers bloom later than European, American, and Japanese plums. So, they escape late frosts and are usually not a host for plum cucurlio. They have finished their egg laying cycle by the time the beach plum sets its fruit. They also are free of brown rot fungus on the fruits. Plants are shrubs 6' tall and wide. They require little maintenance and are long lived. Zones 5-7
| Plant Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Pest Resistance | Very Good |
| Disease Resistance | Excellent |
| Drought Tolerance | Very Good |
| Heat Tolerance | Excellent |
| Humidity Tolerance | Excellent |
| Sun Tolerance | Excellent |
| Wet Soil Tolerance | Poor |
| Shade Tolerance | Fair |
| No Spray | Very Good |
| Salt Tolerance | Excellent |
| Fresh for Kids | Fair |
| Deer Resistance | Fair |
| Thorns | No |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Soil Type | Adaptable |
| Edible Type | Fruit |
| Self Fertile | No |
| This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome | |
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