Beach Plum (Prunus maritima) trees slightly tart Opata 1908 Sand

slightly tart Opata 1908 Sand Cherry (Prunus besseyi) × Gold Plum South Dakota Experiment Station

which appear in late summer and persist into winter

and introduced in 1979​​

Ripens: Early AugustSize: Up to 2 ½ inches (5 cm)Cold hardiness zone: 2

deep flavor

Beach Plum (Prunus maritima) trees slightly tart Opata 1908 SandA native plum species that isn't common on the Canadian prairies, Prunus maritima is more common on the east coast, native to sandy coastal areas of eastern North America. The fruit are small purple plums with a tart flavour often used for jam, jelly, and wine. Grows 3 to 7 feet tall with a dense rounded habit. White blossoms open in spring before the leaves. Tolerant of poor soils, drought, and salt spray which makes it useful for coastal planting