Native to southwest Asia, this prune-plum is showy and fragrant and brings the message of spring.
Don't feel bad if you mistake me for my cousin Cherry since we do share the beauty that's hard to compete.
I am a traffic stopper in early spring when my blossoms and fragrance are at peak.
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European Plum (Prunus domestica)
Richmond District, San Francisco, California
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