Each packet contains 25 or 100 hand-collected Beach Plum (Prunus maritima) seeds.
Grow one of the East Coast's most unique native fruiting shrubs.
Beach Plum (Prunus maritima) is a hardy native shrub found along coastal dunes and sandy habitats from Maine to Maryland. In late summer it produces small, flavorful plums that are prized for jams, jellies, wines, and fresh eating.
Beyond the fruit, Beach Plum provides outstanding wildlife habitat, beautiful spring blossoms for pollinators, and excellent erosion control. It is highly tolerant of wind, salt spray, drought, and poor sandy soils, making it an excellent choice for difficult planting sites.
Our seeds are responsibly collected in Pennsylvania and cleaned by hand.
Perfect for:
Wildlife habitat
Native landscaping
Food forests
Homesteads
Pollinator gardens
Coastal restoration
Hedgerows
Edible landscapes
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Small-batch seed lots are gathered, cleaned, processed, and packed by Josh at Base Camp North with help from a few friends in Pennsylvania.
Available options
Pack of 25
SKU BP-25
$5.99
5 available
SKU BP-25 Ā· 5 available
$5.99
5 in stock
Seed packets can ship by $2 Economy Seed Mail without tracking when they fit in one envelope. Tracked USPS options are available at checkout, and up to 12 seed packets usually fit in one envelope.
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Growing information
Hardiness
Zone 3
Sun
Full Sun
Soil
Sandy
Bloom or harvest season
Spring
Mature height
6-10 ft
Spacing
6-10 ft
Native range
Eastern North America
Wildlife value
Very High
Pollinator value
High
Host plant information
Yes
Growing notes
Beach Plum naturally grows in sandy soils but adapts well to gardens with good drainage.
Plants are extremely drought tolerant after establishment and require very little maintenance.
Fruit production is improved by planting multiple shrubs for cross-pollination.
Planting or germination instructions
Planting or Germination Instructions
Beach Plum seeds require cold stratification before germination.
Remove any remaining fruit pulp.
Mix seeds with slightly moist peat moss, vermiculite, or sand.
Refrigerate for 90ā120 days at approximately 34ā40°F.
Sow outdoors in spring about ½ inch deep.
Germination may occur the first spring, although some seeds naturally wait until a second season.
Patience is normal with native shrubs.
Shipping notes
Seeds are shipped in labeled resealable bags with planting instructions.