Mexican Plum, Big Tree Plum Prunus mexicana

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Botanical Name:

Prunus mexicana

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Prunus

Species:

mexicana

Common Name:

Mexican Plum, Big Tree Plum

Seeds Per Pound:

833

Quantity:

3.3 lb

Germination:

91%

Germination Test Type:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Height:

15-35ft

Collection Locale:

Louisiana

Crop Year:

2024

In Stock: 3.3 lb

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Prunus mexicana

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1 packet (~ 0 seeds)

$7.95

1 oz (~ 52 seeds)

$24.00

1 lb (~ 833 seeds)

$125.00

1 kg (~ 1836 seeds)

$250.00

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Characteristics

Specimen Tree

Wildlife Food

Fragrant

Edible

Rootstock

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.

Stratification: cold stratify for 60-90 days.

Germination: sow 1" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.

In a Nutshell:

* Prunus mexicana , commonly known as the Mexican Plum is a species of plum tree that is found in the Midwestern and Southeastern United States as well as Northern Mexico . Its native range stretches from South Dakota and Ohio in the north to as far south as Alabama and Coahuila . Mexican Plum is widely cultivated, such as on the west coast of the United States. It has a single trunk and reaches a height of 15–38 feet (4.6–12 m). more...

* Bigtree or Mexican plum is a single-trunked, non-suckering tree, 15-35 ft. tall, with fragrant, showy, white flowers displayed before the leaves appear. Mature trunks become satiny, blue-gray with darker, horizontal striations. Leaves up to 5 inches long and 2 inches wide, ovate to narrower with serrate margins, minute glands on the petiole near the base of the blade. Plums turn from yellow to mauve to purple as they ripen from July through September.

* The common wild plum of the forest-prairie border from Missouri and eastern Kansas to Texas. The fruit is eaten fresh and made into preserves and is also consumed by birds and mammals. This species has served as a stock for grafting cultivated varieties of plums. more...

Wiki description:

Prunus mexicana , commonly known as the Mexican Plum , [ 2 ] is a species of plum tree that is found in the Midwestern and Southeastern United States as well as Northern Mexico . Its native range stretches from South Dakota and Ohio in the north to as far south as Alabama and Coahuila . [ 2 ] Mexican Plum is widely cultivated, such as on the west coast of the United States. It has a single trunk and reaches a height of 15–38 feet (4.6–12 m). [ 3 ]

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Prunus mexicana is a deciduous Tree growing to 12 m (39ft 4in). It is hardy to zone 6. It is in flower from Apr to May, and the seeds ripen in September. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

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Mexican Plum, Big Tree Plum Prunus mexicana

Prunus mexicana

Rosaceae

Prunus

mexicana

Mexican Plum, Big Tree Plum

Prunus mexicana

Specimen Tree

Wildlife Food

Fragrant

Edible

Rootstock