Beach Plum

Prunus maritima, Rosaceae

Zones

3–7

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Garden StrawberryFragaria x ananassa

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Comice PearPyrus communis Comice

Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Black AlderAlnus glutinosa

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Red AlderAlnus rubra

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Bristly LocustRobinia hispida

Bristly locust can inhibit Prunus species through allelopathic effects and aggressive root competition

Black LocustRobinia pseudoacacia

Black locust's allelopathic compounds are particularly inhibitory to Prunus species including beach plum

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Beach Plum grow in?

Beach Plum grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Beach Plum?

Good companions for Beach Plum include Garden Strawberry, Comice Pear, Black Alder, Red Alder.

Design guilds with Beach Plum and see companion relationships visually.

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