Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Types
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
weekly regular
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomachic
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
Malus domestica
Common Name
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
Apple Tree
In Hindi
Methley Plum
सेब का वृक्ष
In German
Chinesische Pflaume
Apfelbaum
In French
Prunus salicina
Pommier
In Spanish
Prunus salicina
Manzano
In Greek
Methley Plum
μηλιά
In Portuguese
Prunus salicina
Macieira
In Polish
Methley Plum
jabłoń
In Latin
Methley Plum
Arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Methley Plum and Apple Tree
Season and care of Methley Plum and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Methley Plum and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Apple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Methley Plum is Loam and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
Methley Plum and Apple Tree Physical Information
Methley Plum and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Methley Plum and Apple Tree are as follows:
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Methley Plum and Apple Tree
Care of Methley Plum and Apple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Methley Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Methley Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.