Prunus cercocarpifolia
Prunus cercocarpifolia
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Northeast
iNaturalist: © zapaliname (iNaturalist #3091360)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Prunus
- Species:
- Prunus cercocarpifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies, small mammals
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy.
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