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| Type | |
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| Native Range | Northeastern North America |
| Native? | US Native Plants |
| Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Height Range (ft.) | 3.00 to 8.00 |
| Spread (ft.) | 3.00 to 8.00 |
| Bloom Time | |
| Bloom Description | fragrant white flowers in clusters, Small |
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| Maintenance | |
| Suggested Use | Coastal gardens, Edible landscapes, Erosion Control, wildlife gardens |
| Tolerate | |
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Beach Plum is a native coastal shrub with white spring flowers and edible late-summer fruits. Ideal for dune stabilization, wildlife gardens, and edible landscaping.
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| Size | |
|---|---|
| Common Name | |
| Type | |
| Family | |
| Native Range | Northeastern North America |
| Native? | US Native Plants |
| Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Height Range (ft.) | 3.00 to 8.00 |
| Spread (ft.) | 3.00 to 8.00 |
| Bloom Time | |
| Bloom Description | fragrant white flowers in clusters, Small |
| Sun | |
| Water | |
| Maintenance | |
| Suggested Use | Coastal gardens, Edible landscapes, Erosion Control, wildlife gardens |
| Tolerate | |
| Attracts | |
| Growth Rate |
Prunus maritima, commonly known as Beach Plum, is a hardy, deciduous native shrub found along the eastern coast of North America. Growing 4 to 6 feet tall and wide, this dense, thicket-forming shrub is perfect for stabilizing coastal dunes, sandy soils, and other challenging sites. It produces fragrant white flowers in spring that attract pollinators, followed by edible blue-purple plums in late summer.
Beach Plum is highly valued in native landscapes for its resilience to salt spray, drought, and poor soils. The late-season fruits are enjoyed by wildlife, including birds and small mammals, while its dense growth provides excellent cover and habitat. Beach Plum is also cultivated for its delicious fruits, which can be used in jams, jellies, and sauces.
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Beach Plum is a small, deciduous shrub that typically grows 3 to 6 feet tall with a similar spread. It has a dense, rounded habit and is often used for naturalized plantings, coastal landscapes, and erosion control on sandy soils.
Beach Plum thrives in full sun and is extremely tolerant of sandy, poor, and well-drained soils. It’s well-adapted to coastal conditions, tolerating salt spray, drought, and wind. It performs best in open, sunny areas where it can spread naturally.
Beach Plum blooms in mid-to-late spring (May to June), producing fragrant white flowers in clusters along its branches. By late summer, it develops small, round plums, which ripen to deep purple, red, or sometimes yellow. The fruit is edible, often used in jams, jellies, and preserves.
Yes! The flowers attract pollinators, including bees and butterflies, while the fruit provides a valuable food source for birds, foxes, and other wildlife. Its dense branching structure also offers shelter and cover for small animals and birds.
Beach Plum is generally low-maintenance and well-suited for naturalized landscapes. It is deer-resistant, although young plants may benefit from protection in areas with heavy deer pressure. It requires minimal pruning, mainly to maintain shape or rejuvenate older shrubs, and it thrives with little supplemental water once established.
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