Plantae > Tracheophyta > Magnoliopsida > Rosales > Rosaceae > Prunus > Prunus umbellataPrunus umbellata (hog plum)Synonyms: Cerasus umbellata (homotypic); Prunus mitis; Prunus tarda; Prunus umbellata var. tarda; Prunus umbellata var. umbellata Prunus umbellata, called flatwoods plum, hog plum. and sloe plum, is a plum species native to the United States from Virginia, south to Florida, and west to Texas. Prunus umbellata can reach 20 feet (6.1 m) in height with a 15 feet (4.6 m) spread. It has alternate serrate green leaves that turn yellow in Autumn. Flowers are white, creamy, or grayish. Fruits are round, purple, and 0.5–1 inch (1.3–2.5 cm) in diameter. P. umbellata trees can live up to 40 years and are very difficult to distinguish from Prunus angustifolia, with which it hybridizes easily. The trees bloom and bear fruit later than other plums. The fruits mature August-October. Large crops appear only every 3-4 years. |
| Air Quality Improvement [1] | Low | | Allergen Potential [1] | Medium-Low | | Carbon Capture [1] | Low | | Shade Percentage [1] | 80 % | | Temperature Reduction [1] | Low | | Wind Reduction [1] | Low |  | | Edible [2] | May be edible. See the Plants For A Future link below for details. | | Flower Type [2] | Hermaphrodite | | Hazards [2] | Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, it belongs to a genus where most, if not all members of the genus produce hydrogen cyanide, a poison that gives almonds their characteristic flavour. This toxin is found mainly in the leaves and seed and is readily detected by its bitter taste. It is usually present in too small a quantity to do any harm but any very bitter seed or fruit should not be eaten. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death. | | Leaf Type [2] | Deciduous | | Lifespan [3] | Perennial | | Pollinators [2] | Insects, Lepidoptera | | Structure [2] | Tree | | Usage [2] | A green dye can be obtained from the leaves;
A dark grey to green dye can be obtained from the fruit;
Wood - heavy, hard, close grained; | | | Height [2] | 20 feet (6 m) | | Width [1] | 12.464 feet (3.8 m) | | | Hardiness Zone Minimum [1] | USDA Zone: 8 Low Temperature: 10 F° (-12.2 C°) → 20 F° (-6.7 C°) | | Hardiness Zone Maximum [1] | USDA Zone: 9 Low Temperature: 20 F° (-6.7 C°) → 30 F° (-1.1 C°) | | Water Use [1] | Moderate |
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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0
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