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Beach Plum
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Beach Plum

Prunus maritima
In the United States: Native

Beach plum provides an important early-season nectar and abundant pollen for honeybees, with clusters of white flowers blooming before leaves emerge to support spring colony development. Peak bloom occurs in May in temperate climates, offering a reliable forage when other sources are scarce. The shrub suckers to form thickets and thrives in well-drained, sandy soils but requires at least two plants for cross-pollination.

Nectarmedium
Pollenhigh
Bloom (US) April–June
TypePerennial
Sunfull
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