Beach Plum – Prunus maritima Shrub Seeds | 120 Seeds | Hardy Native Edible Fruit Shrub | Salt & Drought Tolerant | Coastal Garden Plant | Zone 3–7

Grow a productive and resilient native fruit shrub with these Beach Plum (Prunus maritima) seeds. Naturally found along the coastal dunes of the Northeastern United States, this hardy deciduous shrub produces fragrant white flowers in spring followed by flavorful purple plums in late summer.

Beach Plum has been treasured since colonial times for its rich fruit used in homemade jellies, jams, sauces, and gourmet desserts. While slightly tart when first ripe, the fruit sweetens beautifully. In addition to its edible value, this shrub provides excellent wildlife food and shelter and makes a stunning ornamental planting.

Highly tolerant of salt spray, wind, sandy soils, and drought, Beach Plum is perfect for coastal properties, edible landscapes, hedgerows, restoration projects, and naturalized plantings. This larger seed quantity is ideal for property borders, habitat restoration, or establishing a fruiting hedge.

You will receive:
✔️ 120 Beach Plum seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Sowing instructions included
✔️ Non-pretreated seeds
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Beach Plum
Botanical Name: Prunus maritima
Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soil; thrives in sandy soils, adaptable to most types
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 4–8 feet (up to 10 feet cultivated)
Spread: 4–8 feet; spreads by root suckering
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 3–7
Bloom Time: May
Bloom Color: White
Fruit: 1-inch purple edible plum (late summer)
Container Friendly: Yes, with pruning

💡 Care Tip:
Soak seeds in water for 24 hours before stratification. Warm stratify for 30–60 days, then cold stratify for 90–120 days at approximately 40°F in a moist medium. Sow seeds ½ to ¾ inch deep. Keep soil consistently moist during germination for best success.