Beach Plum Seeds - Heirloom Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Beach Plum Seeds are from Prunus maritima, a native deciduous shrub known for its white spring flowers, dark green foliage, and small plum-like fruits. This coastal plant is commonly grown in natural landscapes, edible gardens, wildlife plantings, and shrub borders. Beach Plum performs best in full sun, well-draining soil, and sandy coastal conditions. It provides seasonal flowers, fruit, and attractive shrub structure for outdoor landscapes.

Features

• Seeds of Beach Plum fruiting shrub
• Produces small plum-like fruits
• Suitable for coastal landscapes, edible gardens, and borders
• Develops attractive branching growth
• Provides seasonal flowers and fruit
• Adaptable to sandy and well-draining soils

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Prunus maritima
• Common Name (US): Beach Plum
• Seed Type / Variety: Fruit Shrub Seed
• Growth Habit: Deciduous shrub
• USDA Zones: 3–8
• Planting Season: Fall or Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Fall to Spring
• Sowing Season Months: October–April
• Germination: 3–18 months; requires cold stratification
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Regular watering during establishment; moderate after growth
• Mature Plant Size: 3–8 ft tall and wide
• Plant Spacing: 4–8 ft apart