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Prunus mexicana S.Watson

Mexican Plum · Rosaceae

Also known as Prunus americana lanata. Common names: Woolly-leaf american plum.

Prunus mexicana, commonly known as the Mexican plum, is a North American species of plum tree that can be found in the central United States and Northern Mexico.

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About Mexican Plum

Prunus mexicana, commonly known as the Mexican plum, is a North American species of plum tree that can be found in the central United States and Northern Mexico. Its native range stretches from Coahuila and San Luis Potosí north as far as Wisconsin and South Dakota, east to Georgia, Kentucky, and Ohio. Mexican plum is widely cultivated, such as on the west coast of the United States.

Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Growing & care

Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
Native rangeAlabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mexico Northeast, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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