How much sun does Hortulan plum need?

Hortulan plum grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Hortulan plum bloom?

Hortulan plum blooms in April and May.

Where is Hortulan plum native?

Hortulan plum (Prunus hortulana) is native to AR, IA, IL, IN and 11 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

Is Hortulan plum toxic to dogs?

Yes. Hortulan plum is listed as toxic to dogs by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

Is Hortulan plum toxic to cats?

Yes. Hortulan plum is listed as toxic to cats by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your cat has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

Hortulan plum

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Prunus hortulana

Last reviewed: September 2026

Hortulan plum is toxic to dogs and cats.

Listed as toxic by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) (last reviewed 2026-08-15). If your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435and your veterinarian's emergency line.

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Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

180"–300" H × 180"–240" W

Bloom

Apr, May

Native to

AR, IA, IL, IN and 11 more states

Pollinators

bees

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Browse plants for this ecoregion

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Small, thicket-forming tree with thorny branches, clusters of white flowers in spring, and edible red to yellow plums in late summer. Found along woodland edges and fencerows.

Wildlife value

Host plant for eastern tiger swallowtail, coral hairstreak.

Larval host plant for eastern tiger swallowtail and coral hairstreak butterflies; flowers attract bees and fruit feeds birds and mammals.

Common questions

How much sun does Hortulan plum need?: Hortulan plum grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Hortulan plum bloom?: Hortulan plum blooms in April and May.
Where is Hortulan plum native?: Hortulan plum (Prunus hortulana) is native to AR, IA, IL, IN and 11 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
Is Hortulan plum toxic to dogs?: Yes. Hortulan plum is listed as toxic to dogs by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
Is Hortulan plum toxic to cats?: Yes. Hortulan plum is listed as toxic to cats by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your cat has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
What butterflies or moths does Hortulan plum host?: Hortulan plum is a larval host plant for eastern tiger swallowtail and coral hairstreak.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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