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Methley Asian Plum

Size: Semi-Dwarf (4'-5')
Original price $64.99 - Original price $64.99
Original price
$64.99
$64.99 - $64.99
Current price $64.99
SKU C180D

Prunus salicina x 'Methley'

Methley is the most reliable and easiest-to-grow fruit tree we offer. Every year in July, before any other tree fruit is ripe, our Methley tree is loaded with hundreds of sweet, medium-sized, reddish-purple plums with rich, red, clingstone flesh. They ripen over ten days and don’t keep but, oh, are they good for fresh eating, cooking and preserves!

The tree is an early, regular bearer and self-fertile. beloved by home growers since the early 1900's. Very winter hardy and disease resistant. Lowest chill of all plums - only 150 hours needed for reliable fruit set.

Cold Hardy to USDA Zone: 4

Mature Height:  12' 

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: July

Pollination: Self Fertile

Dwarf Rootstock: St. Julian A

Semi-Dwarf Rootstock: Krymsk-1

Read our Plum Growing Guide

  • 5 stars: 8 (89%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (11%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
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NancyB
first timer for plum trees

My newly planted (2 weeks ago) plum tree as you can see is already budding out and thriving. Originally not once but twice I ordered a similar tree from one of the big box stores. Both trees were such a disappointment and sadly each ultimately had to be discarded. Happily I found Raintree Nursery. They are my go-to choice for all future fruit tree and berry bush purchases. In addition, Raintree videos on planting and care for fruit trees have been invaluable. The straw covering was inexpensive and is performing exactly as you said it would.
Thank you Raintree for giving me exactly was I was seeking from the start. I only wish I had found you sooner.

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Anonymous
My methley’s first few weeks

My motherly plum tree arrived in good condition and I was able to plant it promptly. It had been covered with small leaf buds which are just beginning to open up. I cannot yet make any comments about the fruit, but I anticipate several good years before we have to move again. I know whoever inherits it will it like I appreciate it’s companion the apple tree I inherited.

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Bill W.
Could not have been better

The Methley Aisian Plum tree I received from Raintree Nursery was in perfect condition and took off quickly after planting. I have ordered fruit trees from many different places, but none of them have been as healthy as the one I received from Raintree. I look forward to ordering from Raintree Nursery in the future.

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Brian C.
A beautiful tree

I just received two trees from Raintree. I was stunned at how nice my methly plum tree that was sent. The tree was healthy, well trimmed and ready to bloom. It is doing great so far.

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Lena C.
Awesome

Nice and big with big limbs tied back neatly. This was a bare root that came to me in the spring. The root system was large and in charge! Leaves sprouted right away and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I will be buying all my trees and plants here from now on. My only regret is that I didn't buy here sooner.

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Mark S.
Methley Plum arrived

My plum tree arrive on schedule. I had to delay planting it several days because of wet weather. Unboxed the tree and it looked great. I followed Raintree recommendations regarding dampening the roots and planted it. It is beginning to leaf out.
Great job Raintree Nursery.

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Amy M.
Reliable and good tasting

I have had a Methley plum for over ten years in my garden. It has never failed to produce and never shown any sign of disease. It is in less than optimal sunlight. The taste is good, but not exciting, but I've never found a plum to get excited about. Recently I've been looking into adding additional plums and have been surprised to find that they are notoriously disease-prone here in the West of the Cascades area. Given how easy this tree is to grow, reliability, and sweet flavor, I give it a five star. Shiro is also supposed to be reliable in our area, but I don't think the flavor is as good as Methley.

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Michael
Best Tree ever

the methley plum tree can with great root stock and my tree is already leafing out after only being in the ground for a week

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ehh

Received a branched tree within the advertised height range and has already leafed out but it had a 1 or 2 bad branch angels so the low and wide open center i prune for is going to be tough.