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Flatwoods plum

Prunus umbellata

Flatwoods plum (Prunus umbellata) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 5b–11b. Mature size 8'–20'.

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Family
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Group
tree
Native range
Native to 10 U.S. states, including AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS…
USDA hardiness
Zones 5b–11b
Mature size
8'–20'
Sun
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Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
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Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Flatwoods plum (Prunus umbellata)
Prunus umbellata — Flatwoods plum. Photo by James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Flatwoods plum (Prunus umbellata) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 5b–11b. Mature size 8'–20'. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

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, flatwoods plum pairs naturally with: American Holly (Ilex opaca), American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum).

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