Discover Beach Plum (Prunus maritima), a resilient Northeastern native shrub that thrives in sandy coastal soils and salt-heavy winds. This comprehensive guide details its vibrant spring blooms, late-summer edible fruits, and how to cultivate this wildlife-friendly plant in zones 3 through 8.
Desert Almond (Prunus fasciculata) is a shrub that is native to the southwestern United States. This plant is a host to the pale swallowtail and many moths, and is an important nectar source for other…
Mojave Desert Plum (Prunus eremophila) is a shrub that is native to California. This plant is a host to the pale swallowtail and many moths, and is an important nectar source for other insects. Growing…
Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus caroliniana) is a large shrub to small tree that is native to the mid-west and eastern United States. This plant is a host to four butterflies and many moths, including the…
Chickasaw Plum (Prunus angustifolia) is a shrub to small tree that is native to the mid-west and eastern United States. This plant is a host to four butterflies and many moths, including the Luna Moth…
Desert Peach (Prunus andersonii) is a shrub that is native to the states of California and Nevada in the United States. This plant is a host to four butterflies and many moths, including the Luna…
American Plum (Prunus americana) is a shrub to small tree that is native to most of the United States and mid-west to eastern Canada. This plant is a host to four butterflies and many moths,…
Allegheny Plum (Prunus alleghaniensis) is a shrub to small tree that is native in the eastern United States and Michigan. This plant is a host to four butterflies and many moths, including the Luna Moth…
Alabama Cherry (Prunus alabamensis) is a tree that is native in the southeastern United States. This plant is a host to a species of moth and is an important nectar source for other insects. Growing…