Prunus mexicana (Mexican Plum) Monarch butterfly friendly spiny tree quietly fills a

spiny tree quietly fills a critical gap: its clusters of small

Flowers are slightly fragrant

Also known as Black Samson Echinacea

It works well in meadow and cottage gardens as well as naturalized areas

It can be used for erosion control

Prunus mexicana (Mexican Plum) Monarch butterfly friendly spiny tree quietly fills aMexican Plum packs a punch. It is a Texas tough ornamental tree that has attractive exfoliating bark and provides a delightful bloom display in early spring. Both wildlife friendly and drought tolerant, Mexican Plum can be grown in full sun or as an understory tree, preferring deep, well drained soil. It produces edible, if tart, plums that make delicious jam or jelly. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun to part shade