Friday, May 8, 2015

Double Flowering Plum

The Double Flowering Plum or Prunus triloba ‘Multiplex’ burst into bloom.  Some people call this shrub a Double Flowering Almond.

Chance and the Double Flowering Plum

It rained a bit and the blooms popped open.  We didn’t get much rain…we could use more.

Double Flowering Plum Prunus triloba Multiplex

I love the delicate double blossoms that look like little roses.

Double blooms

I have seen better form…but this one survives next to the woods without extra water or care.

It always blooms between the time of the Pin Cherries and the Chokecherries.

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21 comments:

Buttons Thoughts said...

We do not have plums around the farm but they sure are beautiful. Hug B

Anonymous said...

Hi Chance, You are looking handsome among the pretty blooms. We had one of these growing at Nalley Valley. I never knew what it was! Very pretty.

Cynthia said...

What a pretty shade of pink, and so frilly. I have the old-fashioned wild plums and they have been loaded with blossoms for the last week, more so than most years. I wonder if that means anything weatherwise.

Marty said...

So pretty. And how nice that these flowering trees mostly come along before the other trees have their full plumage so we can appreciate them that much more.

linda m said...

It sure is a pretty tree and Chance looks so handsome lying beneath it. I hear you about the rain. We had rain the other day but not nearly enough. Went to plant flowers at the cemetery last night and the ground was bone dry. Have a great weekend and Happy Mother's Day.

Henny Penny said...

That bloom is as pretty as a rose! I do love the flowering trees.

DJan said...

It reminds me of a pink begonia, too. And Chance is looking quite spiffy. :-)

Linda Kay said...

Those really do look like roses, or as DJan mentioned maybe a tiny begonia. Very pretty.

Primitive Stars said...

Morning, such a pretty flower, looks very beautiful in bloom.Blessings Francine.

Tired Teacher said...

My friend has one by her front door, but it hasn't bloomed yet. It has a lovely, delicate bloom.

L. D. said...

It really is a full bloom with all the layers of petals. I remember a lot of flowering things along the roads but most of them were the simple wild plum.

Red said...

I'm assuming this is a volunteer plant. I know of several in the woods here. they're kind of surprising to find in the bush.

Patsy said...

I don't think ether one are wild-- Chance and the plum are great looking.

Terry and Linda said...

Chance looks darn good with those blossoms!

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Geraldine said...

These are sooo gorgeous. One of the best things about spring. Love your header too!

Anonymous said...

Such a beautiful time of the year, isn't it? I love the color that has popped from the flowering trees. Chance's whites still look white!

Far Side of Fifty said...

Hi Red, It is a shrub I planted about 15 years ago.

Linda Reeder said...

Spring color is always welcomed, especially there in your harsh climate.

Linda W. said...

Very pretty blossoms!

Sam I Am...... said...

What a gorgeous tree! Does it produce real plums? I need to get up North soon so I can get my "orchard" planted. They take years to mature. I want one of those for sure!

Far Side of Fifty said...

Nope it is sterile, only blooms no plums:)