mexican plum
charming small tree displays springtime explosion of fragrant white blooms, followed by deep purple plums that ripen in late summer — glossy green leaves turn golden-orange in autumn
plant details
mexican plum
identification
latin name: Prunus mexicana
usda code: PRME
alternative name(s): Bigtree plum, Inch plum
classification
ecotopes class: understory
ecological condition(s): sunny edge – shady woodland
size range: large – 12+ ft
habit: tree
leaf retention: deciduous
light requirement: full sun – part-sun
color signature: covered by white flowers before leaves appear
native range
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