Mexican Plum (Prunus mexicana)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Prunus mexicana is a deciduous Tree growing to 12 m (39ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen in September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The flesh is thick and juicy, but of varying palatability. Of little commercial value. The fruit is about 30mm in diameter and contains one large seed. Seed - raw or cooked. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The flesh is thick and juicy, but of varying palatability.; Of little commercial value.; The fruit is about 30mm in diameter and contains one large seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Open woods, rich bottoms and upland prairies in the coastal plain and adjacent provinces of south-eastern N. America. Grows on a wide range of soils. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)