Mexican Plum Tree

Mexican plum tree

The fruit is small with juicy flesh, and it is edible. It can be eaten raw, dried, made into jams and jellies, which is a popular way to prepare it. And, according to Foraging Texas, it can also be made into wine and brandy.

How big do Mexican plum trees get?

Growing 25 to 30 feet tall with a spread of 25 feet, Mexican Plum is a North American native tree which forms an irregular canopy composed of yellow/green, shiny leaves with fuzzy undersides and thorny branches (Fig.

Is the Mexican plum tree self pollinating?

It is a monoecious species with perfect flowers ( each flower has both stamens and pistils). Bees are the principal pollinators, and can pollinate the flowers on the same plant. If the plants are self-fertile, fruit will result.

Is Mexican plum tree poisonous?

Known hazards of Prunus mexicana: This toxin is found mainly in the leaves and seed and is readily detected by its bitter taste. It is usually present in too small a quantity to do any harm but any very bitter seed or fruit should not be eaten.

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