Methley Japanese Plum

Prunus salicina 'Methley'

Methley is one of the few Japanese plums that is self-fruitful. It produces medium to large, reddish-purple fruit of fine quality that are good for fresh eating or jelly. It is an early bloomer and is a good pollinator for Shiro, Santa Rosa and other early blooming Japanese plums. It ripens just ahead of Shiro.

Pricing

Methley Plum on Standard (Myro) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade    -    $21.99

Height 12-15 Feet

Spread 10-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Methley is a vigorous, upright tree. It will set good annual crops and makes an excellent pollinator for other early blooming varieties. It ripens over a long period, so several pickings are required.

A Little History Methley has been around for years and is a regular producer in the Eastern US. It was one of Grandma's favorites.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Thin early for size • Thin heavily for size • Early blooming • Excellent pollinizer • Self-fertile	Fruit Characteristics • Freestone • Small fruited	Growth Rate/Habit • Spreading habit • Very vigorous • Early to bear • Very productive	Harvest Period • Early summer • Concentrated harvest
Other Attributes • Aromatic • Sub-acid flavor • Sweet • Very juicy	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Winter hardy	Skill Required • Easy to grow	Uses • Canning or freezing • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking