Prunus salicina 'Methley' ~ Methley Plum thorns pale lavender-pink flowers in summer

pale lavender-pink flowers in summer

Tolerates full sun with consistent moisture

The foliage slowly emerges yellow in spring and early summer

The oblong dark green leaves have a yellow to golden brown fall color

Prunus salicina 'Methley' ~ Methley Plum thorns pale lavender-pink flowers in summerMethley Plum is a semi dwarf deciduous tree primarily grown for its fruit but has an attractive irregular spreading form. The showy display of fragrant white spring flowers attract butterflies and give way to a heavy bearing of rich purple red summer fruits. These sweet and mild plums have a distinctive flavor good fresh or jellied. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Methley is a self pollinator that produces heavy and early,