Beach Plum - Improved Seedlings

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(Prunus maritima) The beach plum is a small, deciduous shrub native to the east coast of North America, from New Brunswick to Maryland. Extremely salt tolerant it typically grows t o be 6-12 feet tall, with a spreading habit. The tree produces small, white flowers in clusters in early spring, often before the leaves emerge. The fruit is small and round, with a deep blue or purple color, sometimes red or yellow. The flesh is tart and slightly sweet. Prized for making jams and jellies. Plant at least 2 for pollination. (Zone 3) *Our seedlings have been planted from mother trees that owe their genetics to the improved breeding efforts of Dr. Richard Uva of Cornell University. Can not ship to Colorado Show more