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Smith, R.W.

Prunus umbellata var. umbellata

Prunus umbellata Elliott var. umbellata

Hog Plum, Flatwoods Plum, Allegheny Plum, Sloe

Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Synonym(s): Prunus mitis, Prunus umbellata var. tarda

USDA Symbol: PRUMU

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub , Tree
Fruit Type: Drupe
Size Notes: To about 20 feet in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Flowers are white, sometimes fading to pink.

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , SC , TN , TX

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-01-04
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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