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BEACH PLUM
Prunus maritima
Cherished for its round, reddish-purple fruit ripening around Labor Day. The tart fruit is a favorite for jams & jellies. Round-shaped, picturesque shrub. 6 – 8′ tall. White flowers in May. Salt & drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Northeastern U.S. native of coastal dunes. Well-suited to garden culture also. Zone 4.