Very early ripening Japanese plum. Medium sized purple fruits with juicy, sweet red flesh. Methley Plum trees are resistant to Black Knot disease. Self-fertile, productive. Zone 4-9.
ZONE: 4-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early blooming. Potential frost damage to blooms in some late winter areas. Self-fertile. Great pollinator for other Japanese plums. For appropriate cross pollination click here:
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 3/4 sun with balanced moisture. Reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer with fruit throughout the tree. Very early season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 250 chill hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good: resistant to fungal diseases like rust and black knot.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
