Methley Plum | NatureHills.com

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One of the most adaptable of all the varieties of plums, this is the Methley plum. Beautiful red fleshed plum, this really does well in both the high chill and the low chill climates. So this is a great plum for, say, zones 4 and 5, but also a great plum for zones 9 and 10. This also has an abundant production. It produces a lot of fruit, so it’s not shy on fruiting at all. And absolutely an interesting piece of fruit as far as flavor is concerned. This is kind of late and it still has that very, very rich plum flavor, and as you can see, it’s very dark.
Methley traces its roots back to South Africa, which is very, very unique. There’s not a lot of varieties of fruit that have come from South Africa, but South Africa has a very, very diverse climate with a wonderful coastal, fruit-growing region.
Methley is a fast-growing tree and it gets up to a pretty good size, but it can be held to any size with summer pruning. And as you can see, the production on this is just fabulous. I mean, there is literally - I can just reach anywhere and pick fruit because there’s fruit everywhere on this tree. Due to its wide range of adaptability, the Methley plum may be one of the most popular plums sold in the United States. But really, it’s this tremendous production from this self-fruitful variety of plum that gets it its notoriety. It’s very, very productive. So if you’re looking for that really dependable plum variety and you’re in a high chill climate or a very low chill climate, check it out. The Methley plum may be the one for you. I think this is a really, really good choice. The Methley plum.
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[@martinkoche4375]

Very informative and helpful enthusiasm is encouraging. Thank you

[@PearlineHOGAN]

Thank you for this

[@spaveevo]

Like others have said it blooms very early. Im in Atlanta and out of 4 years ive only had good fruit set once. They bloom around early march and if the temps hit below 28 even once after that you wont get plums. I would recommend a later blooming variety.

[@keoniwalaka8858]

Methley blooms too early. In middle Tennessee it tends to get hit by late freezes. As a result, I have never gotten even one plum from my tree. I am going to try a Stanley this year.

[@arnoldtarroza8154]

all plum is delicious..the santa rosa plum is much.prodictive

[@leeh-xh1iw]

Thank you for the info

[@cosmopolit2289]

methley,santa rosa and green egg sour..is it good idea to plant them in same back yard?

[@HawgNSonsTV2]

Mine is loaded with blossoms this 4th year.

[@pearllee08]

Do you need 2 or can you grow just 1 and get fruit?

[@Iz0pen]

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[@amitthakuramitthakur4250]

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[@xianghouzinjianghu5001]

It’s not about the zones. It’s about the chill hours

[@Naturehills]

That's a great comment!

[@edwardlaivo8647]

Methley Plum is adapted to both Low Chill, in some cases 200 hours or less and high chill which in most cases is less about chill hour and more about the fruit trees ability to tolerate extreme cold winter temperatures. Methley is rare in that it adapts to both

[@juliosdiy3206]

My brother gave me his 3 yr old plum i planted it for another 3 yrs n it gave me ten fruits, what a waste i need a real plum tree that will fruit like crazy im in zone 4. Please help!

[@baldieman64]

@@juliosdiy3206 Try Prunus Domestica "Victoria" or one of it's more modern variants like "Jublieum". Generally, Prunus Domestica (The European Plum) will do better in the cold that it's Asian (Prunus Salicina) relatives.

[@MattyDemello]

I have a young methley plum tree and the new leaves are coming out as a redish color. Anyone else?

[@juliosdiy3206]

Yes young leaves r red they will be green when older. I have one.

[@MattyDemello]

@juliosdiy3206 thanks. I was wondering why. My methley is almost out of dormancy now and ohhhhh my there's tons of buds swelling now. Hopefully there's fruit buds.

[@amyspringfield6683]

When do Methley plums tend to ripen? Are there great tasting red plums that ripen in August-September?

[@Naturehills]

Hi Amy, Methley plums tend to ripen as early as the end of May in warm areas and as late as July in colder areas. When exactly fruit ripens depends on where you live and what the weather there is like. Emerald Beaut plums are known to be delicious and have long harvests around August and September (you'll need a pollinating partner for this one). The Italian plum will also ripen around that time and is self-fruitful. We hope this helps!

[@gandharaorganicfoods]

​@@Naturehills do you have any information regarding Moorpark apricot? Can we grow these apricots in hot climate as well where temperature goes to 46 degrees in June and July..?? Please help

[@Naturehills]

@@gandharaorganicfoods Hey there! Sure, Moorpark Apricots are hardy in zones 4-8 which have a pretty wide range of temperatures. We always suggest getting ahold of your local agriculture extension office. They'll be able to share whether Moorpark has been successfully grown there previously. If it's not a match, they may be able to offer other varieties that have worked in your local climate. I hope this helps! -Whit

[@nonyadamnbusiness9887]

Nice video, except for all the sucking noises.

[@TanTan-ch3vq]

You are not human

[@susanlocklear2468]

How old was the tree in video sir, and do they need to cross pollinate??? Thank u

[@Naturehills]

Hi Susan, I've asked Ed and he'll get back with you shortly. Thank you!

[@edwardlaivo8647]

Hi Susan, the trees in the video are about 20 to 25 years old. The Methley is self fruitful and does not require an additional pollinating variety.

[@steari]

How old are these trees we are seeing? Sorry if I missed that answer in the video. Thanks

[@Naturehills]

Hi there Steari, the plum trees in the video were about 16 years old when this was taped. Plum trees are quite fast growing when planted in well-drained soil and in the right amount of sunlight, especially when they're young. Methley is a great Plum variety! -Whit

[@steari]

@@Naturehills Thank you so much. Those trees have clearly been taken care of! Looking to add plum trees to my farm this year and had a hard time deciding which kind to get. This video sold me. Thank you again.

[@mohammadusman1826]

Growing in 50°C. No effect on growth

[@VinceEspositoJr]

Having trouble finding info on plums. Any advice on a training system for plums - open center, delayed open center or central leader? I just picked up one of these and a Satsuma. Also, do plums grow on spurs? How long should I expect to wait until it bears fruit? Thank you.

[@Naturehills]

Here are our resources for Plum Trees www.naturehills.com/blog/category/plum-tree-care thanks!

[@robertbrawley5048]

I'm growing one . Planted it last Autumn in the UFO/Upright fruiting offshoot in the slanted style. The tree is producing numerous vertical offshoots its June 10th late spring and they are nearly 2 feet tall. Two thirds of a meter. I'm not sure how to proceed as to developing the fruiting spurs on the vertical off shoot. I'm using this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jorZdGOLfa-Wr6s As a model for what I want in a plum tree . I particularly point out his explanation starting at the 8:03 time mark of the developing of fruiting points on the vertical offshoots

[@SS-wz8po]

Methley plum, prunus salicina, a cultivar of Japanese plum...

[@Naturehills]

Gorgeous, isn't it? See the whole history of this delicious variety under the Plant History tab: www.naturehills.com/plum-tree-methley

[@kastara0732]

good video, can you send fruit plants? What is the price of shipping to Indonesia? "Santa Rosa" Plums, trees / seeds I want to plant it

[@Naturehills]

Thank you! I'm sorry, we only ship within the continental United States right now.

[@kastara0732]

@@Naturehills I am sorry for disturbing. I will come again next time