Mexican Plum Dappled Shade and its sweet-smelling flowers bloom

and its sweet-smelling flowers bloom in 1-inch yellow-orange globes

rounded crown

adorned with sharp spines

also known as Lindheimer's Nolina

Mexican Plum Dappled Shade and its sweet-smelling flowers bloomPrunus mexicana Also known as Mexican Plum, Bigtree Plum, Inch Plum Prunus mexicana, the Mexican plum, is a small tree that typically boasts a single trunk and stands upright, growing anywhere from 10 25 feet. This native gem can be found stretching from the southeastern corner of South Dakota to Ohio, reaching as far down as Alabama, Texas, and northeastern Mexico. Youll also spot these trees flourishing on the West Coast. One of the standout