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Munson plum

Prunus munsoniana

Munson plum (Prunus munsoniana) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–10a. Mature size 10'–25'. Blooms Mar–Apr.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: tree
Native range: Native to 15 U.S. states, including AL, AR, GA, IL, KS, KY…
USDA hardiness: Zones 5a–10a
Mature size: 10'–25'
Sun: Part shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: Mar–Apr
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Munson plum (Prunus munsoniana) — *Prunus munsoniana* — Munson plum. Photo by Amirza360 via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Munson plum (Prunus munsoniana) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–10a. Mature size 10'–25'. Blooms Mar–Apr.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, munson plum pairs naturally with: American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), Black Cherry (Prunus serotina), Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia).