Prunus salicina 'Gulf Ruby' ~ Gulf Ruby Plum size-1-g (2) Ryan Somma from Occoquan

(2) Ryan Somma from Occoquan

Monrovia® Smoke Signal Little Bluestem is a native grass with strongly upright slender bluegreen leaves that take on scarlet tones in summer and deepen to purple in fall

IMAGE: Dennis Jarvis from Halifax

A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich

Prunus salicina 'Gulf Ruby' ~ Gulf Ruby Plum size-1-g (2) Ryan Somma from OccoquanGulf Ruby Plum is a compact early season fruiting tree with open spreading branches and a white spring bloom. Its small ruby red fruits with juicy yellow flesh are sweet and tangy with a hint of honey, and are ready for harvest from late spring into summer. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Gulf Ruby needs a pollinator and has a low chill requirements of 200 300 hours. Type: Tree Origins: China and Indochina Height: 10 15