Mexican Plum is a small-scale, single-trunked tree which produces masses of fragrant white flowers in the springtime. Over time, the bark becomes very dark and craggy, providing a wonderful backdrop for the bright green leaves and white blossoms. The leaves turn an attractive orange color prior to dropping in the fall, and small dark red to purple edible fruit is produced. In habitat it grows in full sun or as an understory tree across most of the south central U.S. and into Mexico. It is well-suited for use in middle elevations. In the hot low deserts it will suffer in the summer heat.
Prunus mexicana (Mexican Plum)
Prunus mexicana
Mexican Plum, Bigtree Plum, Inch Plum
Mexican Plum is a small-scale, single-trunked tree which produces masses of fragrant white flowers in the springtime. Over time, the bark becomes very dark and craggy, providing a wonderful backdrop for the bright green leaves and white blossoms. The leaves turn an attractive orange color prior to dropping in the fall, and small dark red to purple edible fruit is produced. In habitat it grows in full sun or as an understory tree across most of the south central U.S. and into Mexico. It is well-suited for use in middle elevations. In the hot low deserts it will suffer in the summer heat.
| Plant Type | Native, Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 6 (-10° F) |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Season | Spring, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 25 (ft) |
| Spread | 25 (ft) |
| Spacing | 20' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Fruit & Berries, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
| Tolerance | Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
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Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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