Sierra Plum
Prunus subcordata
Also known as Pacific Plum, Klamath Plum
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A deciduous native shrub or small tree with fragrant white to pink spring flowers, sometimes grown for its small red plums, eaten fresh or cooked into jam. Fruit ripens in July and August, and the tree suits dry, rocky hillsides.
Why grow it
Once established, it needs less supplemental water than most introduced plums, which suits dry sites. Yields are smaller and fruit ripens later than on orchard plums.
Watch out for
Fruit set can be inconsistent from year to year, especially when spring frost hits the flowers. It spreads by root suckers, which can be hard to manage in tight spaces.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern California
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A deciduous native shrub or small tree with fragrant white to pink spring flowers, sometimes grown for its small red plums, eaten fresh or cooked into jam. Fruit ripens in July and August, and the tree suits dry, rocky hillsides.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Sierra Plum grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Once established, it needs less supplemental water than most introduced plums, which suits dry sites. Yields are smaller and fruit ripens later than on orchard plums.
Watch out for
Fruit set can be inconsistent from year to year, especially when spring frost hits the flowers. It spreads by root suckers, which can be hard to manage in tight spaces.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern California
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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