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| Identification |
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Genus
Prunus
Species
maritima
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
beach plum
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S10435
Data source
DyePl p94;Frgnt p309;Xeri p306
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
6'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Prunus maritima has flowers that are mildly sweet. The leaves of Beach plum have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Yellow is the most typical color produced by this plant. Beach plum was used by the American pilgrims for dyeing. When dyeing with this plant, alum is used as a mordant to fix the color to the fabric. This species can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. It prefers dry soils. This plant is drought tolerant. This species tolerates windy and salty seaside conditions.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
yes
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Leaves
Dye color
yellow
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Prunus maritima is a wildflower and most likely originates from New England (US).
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Prunus maritima is a woody perennial. Beach plum is deciduous in nature.
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