Quick Facts
Botanical Name: Prunus salicina ‘Methley’
Rootstock: Halford (Standard)
Mature Height: 15–20 ft
Mature Width: 15–20 ft
Recommended Spacing: 15–20 ft
Growth Rate: Fast
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preferences: Well-drained; adaptable
Overview
Methley is an early-ripening Japanese plum with sweet, juicy fruit. Also valued as an excellent pollinator for other plums.
Pollination Requirements
Self-fertile; excellent pollinator for Japanese plum varieties.
Harvest Season
Early Summer (June–July)
Best Uses
• Fresh eating
• Jams
• Pollinator tree
Tips for Success
• Harvest promptly as fruit ripens quickly
• Minimal thinning required