Etymology: Prunus: ancient Latin name for the plum
Plants: erect, perennial tree/shrub
Conservation Status: Introduced - rarely escaped
Plants: erect, perennial tree/shrub
Conservation Status: Introduced - rarely escaped
USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Landscape Plants of the Upper Midwest; UW-Extension: Interactive guide providing information on cultivation including: soil, zone, growth rate, landscape uses, pruning, light requirements; with photos and Latin name pronounciation