Tree
Mexican Plum
Prunus mexicana
Also called: Bigtree Plum
A single-trunked native plum that clouds itself in fragrant white blossom in late winter — one of the earliest nectar sources of the year — then sets small plums the wildlife take.
Growing & care
Adaptable to most soils with decent drainage. Little care once established. The early bloom feeds bees weeks before most plants wake up.
Bloom season
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In bloom: Feb–Mar · Colors: white
Where to buy
Look for mexican plum (Prunus mexicana) at: native Texas nurseries.
Buying nursery-propagated natives — never collected from the wild — keeps
wild populations intact. Ask any seller where their stock comes from.
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