Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
Not Available
Freestone, Clingstone
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
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
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
weekly regular
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Stomachic
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
Common Name
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
In Hindi
Methley Plum
डोनट पीच
In German
Chinesische Pflaume
Donut Pfirsich
In French
Prunus salicina
Donut Peach
In Spanish
Prunus salicina
Donut Peach
In Greek
Methley Plum
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
In Portuguese
Prunus salicina
Donut Peach
In Polish
Methley Plum
Donut Peach
In Latin
Methley Plum
Donut Peach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cetoniinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Methley Plum and Donut Peach
Season and care of Methley Plum and Donut Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Methley Plum and Donut Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Donut Peach season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Methley Plum is Loam and for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Methley Plum and Donut Peach Physical Information
Methley Plum and Donut Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Methley Plum and Donut Peach are as follows:
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
- Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Care of Methley Plum and Donut Peach
Care of Methley Plum and Donut Peach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Methley Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Methley Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Donut Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.