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Mexican plum
Prunus mexicana
In the United States:
Native
· also called mexican plum, bigtree plum
Mexican plum's fragrant white blooms emerge in early spring, providing vital nectar and pollen for honeybees when other sources are scarce; peak bloom hits in March before leaves appear; this non-suckering native tree requires no special management beyond well-drained soil.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | March–May |
| Hardiness zones | 6-9 |
| Duration | ~1 week |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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