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Good potential utility as an urban tree based on evaluation of 14 trees, healthy crown, 100% survival, moderate growth rate. Herbivory and leaf dieback found on a majority of individuals. Field trial plantings have good vigor, pruning is necessary to develop a central leader.
Mexican plum is a hardy and low-maintenance plant, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Special care points include the need for occasional watering during dry periods and annual pruning to maintain shape and promote healthy growth.
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Growing 25 to 30 feet tall with a spread of 25 feet, Mexican Plum is a North American native tree which forms an irregular canopy composed of yellow/green, shiny leaves with fuzzy undersides and thorny branches (Fig. 1).
It makes a nice tree for planting near power lines due to its small size. Mexican Plum should be grown in full sun or partial shade on well-drained, rich soil but will tolerate almost any soil. It is quite drought-tolerant once established.
14 Φεβ 2020 · Wild plum or Mexican plum, a member of the rose family, is a single trunked, small, round-headed, twiggy tree growing 15-35 feet tall. The bark of the trunk and larger branches is dark gray and often furrowed. As the trees age, the bark peels off in large gray plates.
Its white flowers, similar to other fruit trees in the Prunus family, are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. At maturity, Mexican plum’s about 20-25′ tall, with spreading branches, perfect for smaller gardens.
