Prunus umbellata Elliott. Common name: Hog Plum, Flatwoods Plum. Phenology: Mar-May; Aug-Sep. Habitat: Upland, usually xeric, sandy or rocky forests and woodlands. Distribution: S. NC, TN, and AR south to c. peninsular FL and TX.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Taxonomy Comments: Fox, Godfrey, & Blomquist (1952) report Prunus mitis for s. NC (Cleveland County). It is presently unclear how best to treat variation in this complex.
Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, Fl3, FNA9, K4, Mi, NcTx, RAB, Tx, WH3, Robertson (1974); > Prunus injucunda Small — S, S13; > Prunus mitis Beadle — S, S13; > Prunus tarda Sarg. — S13; > Prunus umbellata Elliott — S, S13; > Prunus umbellata Elliott var. injucunda (Small) Sarg.; > Prunus umbellata Elliott var. umbellata; Prunus umbellata Elliott. Basionym: Prunus umbellata Elliott 1821
Links to other floras: = Prunus umbellata - FNA9
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Heliophily ⓘ: 6
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Height: up to 20 ft.
plant sale text: Hog plum is a small native tree found on average to dry, sandy and rocky forests and woodlands from southern NC to Florida. In February before the leaves emerge, small white flower clusters adorn the bare branches in a cloud-like display. Following flowering, 0.5” to 1” wide, round, purplish colored fruit begin to develop. These edible plums are used for making preserves, tart pies, jams and jellies. Wildlife also feed on these fruits. This tree can tolerate cold temperatures between -5C (23F) and -10C (14F). Hog plum is a good candidate for containerized growth, especially as bonsai, as long as plants are protected from extreme cold winter temperatures.
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native range: eastern United States
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