Prunus mexicana (Mexican Plum)
$ 239.98
Mexican Plum packs a punch. It is a Texas-tough ornamental tree that has attractive exfoliating bark and provides a delightful bloom display in early spring. Both wildlife friendly and drought tolerant, Mexican Plum can be grown in full sun or as an understory tree, preferring deep, well-drained soil. It produces edible, if tart, plums that make delicious jam or jelly.
AT A GLANCE
Texas native | Yes |
Water use | Low |
Sun exposure | Full sun to part shade |
Bloom color | White |
Bloom time | Spring |
Mature height | 15-30 ft |
Attracts | Birds, butterflies |
Host plant | Tiger swallowtail butterfly, cecropia moth |
Edible | Yes, fruit |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
Present in state |
Present in county and native |
Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
Not present in state |
Present and rare, native in county |
Previously present, now extinct |
Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |
Comment: Dormant