Plum Methley Dwarf

Methley Dwarf Plum

Methley Plum produces sweet, reddish-purple fruit with red flesh that clings to the stone. The early crop is useful for eating fresh, cooking, and making preserves.

This reliable bearer often begins cropping while relatively young. Its fruit ripens over a fairly short period and is best enjoyed or processed promptly after picking.

Plant in full sun. Methley is self-fertile and has a low chilling requirement of about 150 hours.

Size
• Height and spread depend on rootstock and pruning; confirm the rootstock when choosing spacing.

Hardiness
• Hardy to USDA Zone 4

Best Uses
• Home orchards
• Edible landscape specimens

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Fruit Tree

Height

10'

Width

10'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Fruit color

Purple, Red

Landscape use

Fruit, Home Orchard

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No