
Botanical Name | Prunus besseyi |
Mature Height | 6 Feet |
Mature Width | 6 Feet |
Light Requirement | Full Sun |
Hardiness Zone | Zones 2 - 9 |
Tolerance | Drought, Clay, Sandy soil |
Attracts | Birds, Pollinators |
ℹ Hardy, sprawling native shrub with leathery, grey-green foliage with a blanket of beautiful, single white blooms in spring and purple-black edible fruit in late summer. Fruit is slightly sweet and flavorful great for preserves and is primarily used as a plum pollinator. Tolerates hot, dry areas. Prefers well-drained soil.