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Hog wild about hog plum

Irving Ragweed (Austin 8b)

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

Does anyone in Central Texas have experience growing native Prunus rivularis? I'm thinking about adding two or three to the wildlife garden, but the only feedback I can find is from landscapes where it occurs naturally or volunteered after a garden was established. The success of Mexican plum has inspired diversification. If you've grown creek/hog plum, under what conditions did it succeed or fail?

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roselee z8b S.W. Texas
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
"River plum", what a beautiful and interesting plant. Do you have a source for it?

The San Antonio Native Plant Society has a native plant sale coming up. The plants that will be offered are in bold print, but Prunus rivularis is not listed either way.
Irving Ragweed (Austin 8b) thanked roselee z8b S.W. Texas
Irving Ragweed (Austin 8b)
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8 years ago
Do you have a source for it?

That's my second problem. Honestly, I haven't searched the local native plant nurseries yet. If they don't carry it, that's usually a red flag.
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roselee z8b S.W. Texas
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Maybe someone on here can point us to a source. Let us know if you find it.

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