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Beach Plum Prunus maritima

Beach Plums are native to the northeastern United States, thriving along coastal areas. Adaptable and hardy, these shrubs have been cultivated at our nursery for years. Their tart fruits are abundant and ideal for making jams and jellies.

The profuse white flowers bloom later than European, American, and Japanese plums, allowing them to escape late frosts. Additionally, Beach Plums are generally not affected by plum curculio, as the insect's egg-laying cycle ends before the fruit sets. The fruits are also resistant to brown rot fungus.

Beach Plums grow as compact shrubs, reaching 6 feet in height and width. They are low-maintenance, long-lived, and thrive in USDA Zones 5–7. Two plants are needed for proper pollination.

Due to import restrictions, we cannot ship Beach Plums to California, Washington, Europe, or Canada.

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Very Good

• Disease Resistance: Excellent

• Drought Tolerance: Very Good

• Heat Tolerance: Excellent

• Humidity Tolerance: Excellent

• Sun Tolerance: Excellent

• Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor

• Shade Tolerance: Fair

• No Spray: Very Good

• Salt Tolerance: Excellent

• Fresh for Kids: Fair

• Deer Resistance: Fair

• Thorns: No

Plant Type

• Type: Shrub

• Soil Type: Adaptable

• Edible Type: Fruit

• Self-Fertile: No

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.