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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree
Size Class: 6-12 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Habitat: Hillsides, Slopes, Canyons
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Acid-based, Igneous, Sandy, Sandy Loam

Benefit

Use Ornamental: Understory tree, Accent shrub
Use Wildlife: Nectar-insects, Browse
Warning: The seeds of all Prunus species, found inside the fruits, contain poisonous substances and should never be eaten. Sensitivity to a toxin varies with a person’s age, weight, physical condition, and individual susceptibility. Children are most vulnerable because of their curiosity and small size. Toxicity can vary in a plant according to season, the plant’s different parts, and its stage of growth; and plants can absorb toxic substances, such as herbicides, pesticides, and pollutants from the water, air, and soil.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

Bibliography

Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for Wildlife (1999) Damude, N. & K.C. Bender

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Prunus murrayana in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Prunus murrayana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Prunus murrayana