Mexican Plum Prunus Mexicana 3 Gal

Mexican plum, also known as Prunus mexicana, is a deciduous tree that grows up to 20-25 feet tall with spreading branches. It has fragrant spring blooms in February and early March that are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. The tree’s bark peels to reveal dark stripes as it ages, adding structural interest to the garden in every season. Mexican plum likes sun but can take some shade as an understory tree. Although it’s drought tolerant, additional irrigation helps it to hang onto the small fruits that ripen in fall. Birds love to dine on the small fruits, but we can make jams and jellies out of them too.