Methley Plum
Description
This tree looks great year-round. In summer, this variety yields sweet, purple-red plums; in spring, it offers white, fragrant flowers; and in fall and winter, the tree offers structural interest and a great place to hang holiday lights. A heavy bearer, Methley grows clusters of plums all throughout the tree. Disease-resistant to fungal diseases like rust. A superb pollinator for other Japanese plum trees. Heat-tolerant. Clingstone. Originates in South Africa, introduced to America in 1922. Ripens in mid-July. Self-pollinating.
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Characteristics
Bloom Color | White |
Fruit Color | Red |
Fruit Size | Medium |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | Mid July |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
Taste | Juicy And Sweet |
Texture | Firm |
Years to Bear | 3 - 6 |
Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
Zone Compatibility
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow plum trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
Shipping Information
Estimated Delivery Date
Arrives when it's time to plant
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- Dennis Y on Jun 19, 2020
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- Tabitha R Expert on Dec 16, 2019
Well the Stanleys of course haven't done anything but the other 3 will set a few plums but something causes them to drop will they are very tiny and the plumbs don't seem to grow hardly at all in size before they drop. The Blue Damson I thought would behave different from the Santa Rosa types but no, it set a decent amount of plums, this year being the 1st it set at all, but then those plums dropped while still tiny like the Santa Rosa types did.
It's a shame because I want to make zwetschgenkuchen and plum spread but won't be able to with no plums.
The trees themselves however grow to be big, strong, and look great but don't ever bear plums that ever get ripe.
I'm convinced it must be some disease that effects plums because my mom also had plums that did the exact same thing and those trees were in her yard 15 years before they were cut down.
I've looked but I've been unable to identify or find any person that can identify what the problem is. I am going to spray them with copper fungicide, dormant oil spray, and neem next year while also fertilizing them early with a high potassium low phosphorus low nitrogen fertilizer late next winter and see if that causes them to bloom better and keep what does manage to set fruit.
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The 2 Trees arrived extremely well packed and in excellent condition.
They were fully leafed out upon arrival as I ordered the Supreme potted trees.
During the Fall of 2015, these 2 trees grew like insane due to the mild Fall weather we received in the Ohio Valley.
Spring 2016, these 2 trees were the first out of all of my fruit trees to burst forth with leafs and went back to getting down to growing. They are now taller than me ( I am 6' 1") and spreading out very nicely for only being planted now for about 7 months. I can not wait till Stark Bro.s has more of these plums in stock so that I can place an order for more.
Excellent Tree Growth I have experienced so far.
I know of this type of Plum, as my grandmother had a Methley Plum when I was younger which I would eat right off the tree. I can not wait till my tree's start to produce fruit.
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Great tree in Charlotte, NC!
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Problems: Minor damage during delivery
The tree's top was jammed into the top of the box, and a one inch section of it had broken off. The wet paper had also shifted, so the roots were a bit dry. Also, one of the roots had been torn. Other than that, the tree looked fine.
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