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| Sand Plum, Peach Bush Prunus texana Rosaceae Sand plum is endemic (confined to a small geographic area) to the Rio Grande Plains and Edwards Plateau where it may grow in poor or disturbed soil. It is a dwarf, bushy shrub having very irregular branches and greyish bark. Young branches are light grey and conspicuously covered with short, stiff hairs. Sand plum opens its white or pink blossoms just before unfolding its leaves in spring. Its edible, peach-like fruits ripen in June and are reported to make excellent preserves. In a landscape it may be used as a low hedge plant. Plant Habit or Use: small shrub
Exposure: sun Flower Color: white or pink Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: one-seeded velvety drupe Height: 3 feet Width: 2 to 4 feet Plant Character: semievergreen Heat Tolerance: high Water Requirements:
Soil Requirements: neutral Additional Comments:
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