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Prunus maritima

beach plum

Other common names
American beach plum
American sand plum
see moredowny plum
Botanical details
Family
Rosaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Prunus

Genus description

Prunus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with showy flowers in spring, and often good autumn foliage colour. Some have edible fruit in autumn, and a few species have ornamental bark

Name status

Correct

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