Chinese plum
Prunus glandulosa
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size4 to 5 feet tall3 to 4 feet wide
- Habit
- Multi-stemmed
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink to white
- Foliage color
- Green
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Chinese plum (Prunus glandulosa) is a shrub for pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 48 to 60 inches tall and 36 to 48 inches wide with a multi-stemmed habit. Pink to white flowers open from early to late spring and attract butterflies and bees.
Pairs well with Little Lime panicle hydrangea, Pink Impression tulip, and Bowl of Beauty peony.
Native range
Northern and central China and Japan.