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Growing Info

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

Native to: Central U.S., Mexico, Northern Mexico, United States

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Prunus mexicanaPrunus mexicana

Big Tree Plum, Mexican Plum

In Stock: 1.963 lb (Total:1.963lb)

Prunus mexicana

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1.96 lb AL

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

545

Quantity:

1.96 lb

Collected in:

Alabama
Auburn

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1836480

Characteristics

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Australia, Canada, South Africa

Growing Info

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

Native to: Central U.S., Mexico, Northern Mexico, United States

Native

Introduced

The Prunus mexicana, commonly known as the Mexican Plum, is a species of plum tree that can be found in the Midwestern and Southeastern United States, as well as Northern Mexico. 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. The tree is characterized by its fragrant, showy, white flowers that bloom before the leaves appear. The leaves are ovate to narrower with serrate margins and can grow up to 5 inches long and 2 inches wide. The plums of Prunus mexicana turn from yellow to mauve to purple as they ripen from July through September. The fruit is enjoyed fresh and can be made into preserves. It is also consumed by birds and mammals. Prunus mexicana is very similar to Prunus americana and they intergrade along a broad contact zone centered around Arkansas and Missouri. This species has served as a stock for grafting cultivated varieties of plums. Mexican Plum is adaptable to a wide range of soil pH and is drought-tolerant. It can thrive in USDA zones 6 to 9. Overall, Mexican Plum is a beautiful and versatile tree that adds beauty and potential fruit production to any landscape.