Flowering Plum

Prunus triloba

Native to:
China, Korea

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rosaceae
Genus:
Prunus
Species:
Prunus triloba
USDA Symbol:
PRTR3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Tree
Height:
450 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may
Bloom Colors:
pink
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Reported Fauna Sightings

Hummingbirds: Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bees
Fall Color:
yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to regions with temperate climates

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–120 days
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification; germination can be erratic. Fresh seed germinates more readily.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI