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Prunus umbellata
Prunus umbellata Elliott
Flatwoods Plum, Hog Plum, Black Sloe
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PRUM
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Small tree with short trunk and broad, compact, flattened crown of slender branches; sometimes a thicket-forming shrub.
The wild plums of this species are gathered for making jellies and jams. The scientific name describes the flower clusters, known as umbels, that are rounded, with equal stalks like an umbrella.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Tree
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Fruit Type: Drupe
Size Notes: Up to about 20 feet tall.
Flower: Flower 1 inch.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: White, sometimes fading to pink.
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , SC , TN , TXNative Distribution: S. North Carolina south to central Florida, west to S. Arkansas and E. Texas; to 1000' (305 m).
Native Habitat: Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannas
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowSoil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Acid-based, Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Blooms ornamental, Wildflower meadow, Accent tree or shrubConspicuous Flowers: yes
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Austin, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 298 - Field Guide to Texas Trees (1999) Simpson, B.J.Bibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. Wasowski
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Web Reference
Webref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Prunus umbellata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Prunus umbellata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Prunus umbellata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-10-10Research By: TWC Staff