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escambiaguy Atmore, AL(Zone 8b) Jul 22, 2006

Does anyone know if Prunus mexicana can be pollinated by Prunus angustifolia? I am also trying to find a source for Prunus mexicana but it seems to be hard to find. I want it to serve mainly as an ornamental, but if I could get some plums that would be nice too.

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Lucky_P Hopkinsville, KY(Zone 6b) Jul 24, 2006

E-guy,
I think they'd be compatible - IF bloom times overlap.
I've got P.americana & a named-variety("Guthrie") P.angustifolia(on P.americana) growing in close proximity, but I don't think their bloom periods coincide.

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escambiaguy Atmore, AL(Zone 8b) Jul 24, 2006

I've got plenty of P.angustifolia and many more suckers everyday. I'm surprised P.mexicana is not more popular because it's drought tolerance and larger size.

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Lucky_P Hopkinsville, KY(Zone 6b) Jul 29, 2006

It's gaining some ground as an ornamental, but still a long way from overtaking the purple-leafs, weeping cherries, etc.

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