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Sand Plum
Prunus angustifolia
In the United States:
Native
· also called chickasaw plum, sand plum, sandhill plum
Honeybees are drawn to the fragrant white flowers for nectar and abundant pollen, offering a vital early-season resource after winter. Peak bloom typically spans March to April, aligning with emerging bee activity. As a suckering shrub that forms dense thickets, it provides year-round cover for wildlife but may need containment to avoid invasiveness in managed areas.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | February–April |
| Hardiness zones | 5-9 |
| Duration | ~1 week |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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