Prunus salicina 'Methley': Edibility
The medium to large sized fruit has a purple to red skin. Round to conical in shape. The flesh is red, tastes juicy and sweet. Great for eating fresh and making jelly.
Plant Profile: Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Names
Methley Japanese Plum
Phonetic Spelling:PROO-nis sah-lih-SEE-nuh
Genus:Prunus
Species:salicina
Family:Rosaceae
This variety is known for its abundant fruit production, typically beginning within 2 to 4 growing seasons. However, its early blossoms are particularly vulnerable to damage from spring frosts. While it is self-fertile, it is advisable to plant two different cultivars for optimal results. This tree is also tolerant of heat. The final height of the tree will vary based on the selected type, whether standard or dwarf.
Height: 8-10 ft. or 20 ft. Width: 10 ft. or 20 ft.
Form: Irregular
Growth Rate: Exhibits a moderate growth rate, averaging 13-24 inches per year.
For additional details, refer to information on Prunus salicina.
Prunus salicina 'Methley' Feature Summary
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#deciduous
#problem for cats
#problem for dogs
#problem for horses
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Prunus salicina 'Methley' Feature Summary
Attributes
The medium to large sized fruit has a purple to red skin. Round to conical in shape. The flesh is red, tastes juicy and sweet. Great for eating fresh and making jelly.
Fruit
The medium to large sized fruit has a purple to red skin. Round to conical in shape. The flesh is red, tastes juicy and sweet. Great for eating fresh and making jelly. Ripens from late May to early June.
Red/Burgundy
Purple/Lavender
Edible
Summer
Flowers
The white flower blooms early in spring in clusters, with sweet fragrance.
White
Fragrant
Edible
Leaves
The elliptic green leaves have fine tooth on the margin.
Deciduous
Green
Elliptical
Whole Plant Traits
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Good Drainage
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
Loam (Silt)
Stem
Landscape
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
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Prunus salicina 'Methley' Attributes
Prunus salicina 'Methley' Fruit
Prunus salicina 'Methley': Fruit Description
The medium to large sized fruit has a purple to red skin. Round to conical in shape. The flesh is red, tastes juicy and sweet. Great for eating fresh and making jelly. Ripens from late May to early June.
Prunus salicina 'Methley': Fruit Color
Purple/Lavender
Red/Burgundy
Prunus salicina 'Methley': Fruit Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Prunus salicina 'Methley': Display/Harvest Time
Fall
Spring
Summer
Winter
Prunus salicina 'Methley' Flowers
Prunus salicina 'Methley': Flower Description
The white flower blooms early in spring in clusters, with sweet fragrance.
Prunus salicina 'Methley': Flower Color
White
Prunus salicina 'Methley': Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Prunus salicina 'Methley' Leaves
Prunus salicina 'Methley': Leaf Description
The elliptic green leaves have fine tooth on the margin.
Prunus salicina 'Methley': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Prunus salicina 'Methley': Leaf Color
Green
Prunus salicina 'Methley': Leaf Shape
Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate
Prunus salicina 'Methley': Hairs Present
No
Yes
Prunus salicina 'Methley' Whole Plant Traits
Prunus salicina 'Methley': Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Prunus salicina 'Methley': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Prunus salicina 'Methley': Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Prunus salicina 'Methley': Texture
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Prunus salicina 'Methley' Cultural Conditions
Prunus salicina 'Methley': Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Prunus salicina 'Methley': Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Prunus salicina 'Methley': USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Prunus salicina 'Methley': Soil Texture
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky
Prunus salicina 'Methley' Stem
Prunus salicina 'Methley': Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Prunus salicina 'Methley' Landscape
Prunus salicina 'Methley': Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
