Description

Bring home the rugged charm of the coast with the incredibly tough Beach Plum. This hardy native shrub is celebrated for its ability to thrive in poor, sandy soils where other plants might struggle. It puts on a spectacular show of bright white flowers in the spring, followed by a delicious, sweet-tart fruit in late summer that’s perfect for making classic jams and jellies. For a low-maintenance plant that’s both beautiful and productive, the Beach Plum is a perfect choice. Plant this resilient beauty today!

Features

• An incredibly tough and resilient North American native shrub
• Thrives in challenging conditions, including poor, sandy, and well-drained soils
• Covered in a beautiful cloud of bright white flowers in spring
• Produces a generous crop of sweet-tart, edible plums in late summer
• Fruit is perfect for making delicious, classic beach plum jam and jellies
• A low-maintenance plant that attracts valuable pollinators

There’s a special kind of pride that comes from a plant that is as tough as it is beautiful and generous. The Beach Plum asks for very little but gives so much in return—a cloud of pure white blossoms in spring, and a unique, delicious harvest in the fall. Imagine turning your own homegrown plums into jars of deep purple jam, a sweet and tangy taste of summer. It’s a simple, rewarding pleasure that connects you to the wild, resilient spirit of the coast, no matter where you live. Add this hardworking native to your garden with an order from How Sweet It Is today!

Specs

• Scientific Name: Prunus maritima
• Primary Use: Ornamental and edible fruit (jams, jellies)
• Soil Tolerance: Excellent for sandy, poor, well-drained soils
• Blooms: Abundant white flowers in spring
• Fruit: Small, sweet-tart, dark purple plums
• Hardiness: Very high; tolerant of tough conditions