Klamath Plum
Prunus subcordata
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Prunus
- Species:
- Prunus subcordata
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 20-40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr
- Bloom Colors:
- White
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California, Oregon, Washington
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Acrobasis tricolorella, Western tent caterpillar (Malacosoma californica)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, rocky or sandy loam
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- often found in open woodlands and chaparral
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are placed into fine mesh bags and soaked in a 1% hydrogen peroxide solution (3:1 water/3% hydrogen peroxide) for 24 hours, rinsed, and placed in water for an additional 48 hours. Seeds are then layered in peat and placed into cold stratification (1 to 3 °C) for 100 days. Seeds in peat should be checked weekly for mold, and treated with 1% hydrogen peroxide if mold is evident.
Source: npn.rngr.net