Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maritima
ID:
1005911

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marshall

Source:
rjp

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Arbust. Amer. : 103 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001005249

Common Names

  • Prunus Maritima
  • Maritima Prunus
  • Maritima

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Description

Prunus maritima (also called Beach Plum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to North America. It typically grows as a shrub or small tree, reaching heights of up to 5 m. It is found in coastal areas, at elevations of up to 2,400 m.

Uses & Benefits

Prunus maritima is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Prunus maritima are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prunus maritima is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in autumn.

Where to Find Prunus maritima

Prunus maritima is native to the eastern United States and can be found in the states of Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, and Virginia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.

Species in the Prunus genus

Prunus topkegolensis, Prunus taplejungnica, Prunus pensylvanica, Prunus sachalinensis, Prunus nipponica, Prunus yedoensis, Prunus gondouinii, Prunus humilis, Prunus domestica, Prunus ferganica, Prunus fruticans, Prunus prostrata, Prunus lannesiana, Prunus campanulata, Prunus simonii, Prunus ussuriensis, Prunus undulata, Prunus grayana, Prunus velutina, Prunus cornuta, Prunus napaulensis, Prunus pedunculata, Prunus mongolica, Prunus davidiana, Prunus kansuensis, Prunus dasycarpa, Prunus pygeoides, Prunus szechuanica, Prunus setulosa, Prunus caudata, Prunus cercocarpifolia, Prunus argentea, Prunus moldavica, Prunus stepposa, Prunus tadzhikistanica, Prunus vachuschtii, Prunus ssiori, Prunus ravenii, Prunus douglasii, Prunus brachybotrya, Prunus salicifolia, Prunus samydoides, Prunus petunnikowii, Prunus sargentii, Prunus juddii, Prunus guatemalensis, Prunus canescens, Prunus eminens, Prunus armeniaca, Prunus bifrons,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-3725: Based on the initial data import
Humphry Marshall (1722-1801): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marshall' in the authors string.