Beach Plum Fruit Seeds
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Bring coastal charm and hardy fruitfulness to your garden with our Beach Plum Fruit Seeds, a native treasure beloved for its resilience, beauty, and delicious small fruits. These premium-quality seeds offer excellent germination rates and thrive in sandy, well-drained soils—perfect for sunny garden beds, coastal landscapes, or naturalized plantings. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced grower, beach plums are easy to cultivate and rewarding to harvest.
Beach plum (Prunus maritima) shrubs produce fragrant white spring blossoms that attract pollinators, followed by clusters of small, tart-sweet purple plums ideal for jams, jellies, and fresh snacking. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established, they add year-round interest with attractive foliage and a compact, bushy form. Start growing today and enjoy the rustic beauty and flavorful bounty of this seaside favorite—right in your own garden!



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Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring, Early Fall
Growth Habit
Shrubby, Spreading
Flavor Profile
Sweet, Tart
Plant Characteristics
Small, Purple Fruit
Use
Culinary, Jams
Growing Conditions
Well-drained, Coastal
Harvest Advantages
High Yield, Early Ripening
Plant Resistance
Salt Tolerant, Drought Resistant
About Beach Plum
Prunus maritima
Seed Names
Prunus maritima, Beach Plum
Seed Type
Heirloom, Open Pollinated
Beach Plum is a small fruit-bearing shrub native to the northeastern United States, often found in coastal areas. Known for its sweet, tart fruit, it is widely used for making jams, jellies, and sauces. This hardy shrub is salt-tolerant and drought-resistant, thriving in sandy soils and coastal conditions.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
1/2 Inch
Sowing Method
Direct Sow or Indoor Start
Plant Spacing
18–24 Inches
Days to Maturity
120–180 Days
Soil Preparation
Cold Stratify 30 Days
Hardiness Zones
3–8
Water Needs
Moderate
Planting Season
Spring or Fall
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 30 Sq Ft
500
Up to 150 Sq Ft
1000
Up to 300 Sq Ft
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I love growing unusual fruits, and beach plums are a wonderful find. They�re not only useful for cooking but also look lovely when the plants are in bloom. The seeds arrived fresh and sprouted without trouble.
I�m not an expert gardener, but these seeds made me feel like one. They didn�t need much fussing over once planted, and now the bushes are coming along nicely. Looking forward to tasting the first plums.
The fruit from these plants is just perfect for preserves. Tart yet sweet once cooked down, and they add such a unique flavor. These seeds produced sturdy plants that feel like they�ll last for years.
Growing up, my grandmother used to talk about making beach plum jelly. Planting these seeds felt nostalgic, and now I�m carrying on that tradition. The shrubs look healthy, and I�m excited for the first harvest.
Out of 12 seeds, 9 sprouted successfully, which is better than I expected. I kept them in pots until they were strong enough to move outdoors, and they�re thriving now. Can�t wait for the first fruiting season.