The Merhley Plum Tree is a delicious fruit tree grown in USDA zones 5-9. It produces medium-sized plums that are sweet and juicy. Grown naturally, it's a perfect addition to any garden.
Methley Plum Trees
Methley Plum Trees are a popular choice for home gardens due to their abundant production of sweet, juicy fruit, their attractive foliage, and their relatively low-maintenance requirements.
Methley Plum Tree in Spring
Methley Plum Trees are a cultivar of Japanese Plum (Prunus salicina). They are self-fertile, meaning that they do not need another plum tree to produce fruit. Methley Plum Trees are also relatively cold-hardy, making them a good choice for growers in cooler climates.
Methley Plum Trees typically grow to a height of 15-20 feet and a width of 10-15 feet. They have a rounded habit and dense foliage. The leaves are dark green and glossy.
Methley Plum Trees produce an abundance of fruit in the summer. The fruit is typically medium-sized and reddish-purple in color. The flesh is yellow-orange and juicy. Methley plums are good for eating fresh, canning, or making into jams and jellies.
Methley Plum Tree in Summer
Methley Plum Trees are relatively low-maintenance. They prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water Methley Plum Trees regularly, especially during the hot summer months. Fertilize them once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Methley Plum Trees are a beautiful and productive addition to any landscape. They are a great choice for home growers of all experience levels.
Here are some additional tips for growing Methley Plum Trees:
- Prune Methley Plum Trees in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased wood and to shape the tree as desired.
- Thin Methley plum fruit in the spring to encourage larger, sweeter fruit.
- Protect Methley Plum Trees from pests and diseases by inspecting them regularly and taking steps to control any problems that arise.
With proper care, Methley Plum Trees will thrive for many years to come and provide you with a bountiful harvest of delicious plums.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
