Mexican Plum Tree (Prunus mexicana)

Mexican Plum Tree - a Texas Native Plum ...its showy flowers signal the end of winter.



When these strong scented flowers bloom they will attract various pollinators like bees and butterflys. Some consider this a small tree or a large shrub. Mexican Plum has a single trunk and is deciduous (leaves turn yellow in winter). It can grow to a height of 25 - 30 feet with a spread of 20 - 25 feet.

The bark is furrowed and peals like a birch tree. It bears fruit approximately one inch in diameter. The fruits are edible and can be used for jellies
and preserves. It doesn't like full sun but is drought tolerant and is known as an understory tree(vegetative layer between the top canopy of the forest and the ground).



The natural habitat for the Mexican Plum is the East Texas Piney Woods through the Edwards Plateau. Note: If you click the title of this post it will take you to a profile of the Mexican Plum at the U.S. Forset Service site. Enjoy!