// SPECIES PROFILE · SHRUB · NATIVE

River plum

Prunus rivularis

River plum (Prunus rivularis) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 6a–10a. Mature size 10'–25'. Blooms Mar–Mar.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: shrub
Native range: Native to OK, TX
USDA hardiness: Zones 6a–10a
Mature size: 10'–25'
Sun: Part shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: Mar–Mar
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

River plum (Prunus rivularis) — *Prunus rivularis* — River plum. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Michael Gras, M.Ed., some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Michael Gras, M.Ed..

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

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, river plum pairs naturally with: American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), Chickasaw Plum (Prunus angustifolia).