Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Yellow Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
weekly regular
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Stomachic
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
Primula auricula
Common Name
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
auricula, mountain cowslip or bear's ear
In Hindi
Methley Plum
mountain cowslip
In German
Chinesische Pflaume
Aurikel
In French
Prunus salicina
Primula auricula
In Spanish
Prunus salicina
Primula auricula
In Greek
Methley Plum
mountain cowslip
In Portuguese
Prunus salicina
cowslip montanha
In Polish
Methley Plum
Pierwiosnek łyszczak
In Latin
Methley Plum
Primula auricula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Primuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Methley Plum and Mountain Cowslip
Season and care of Methley Plum and Mountain Cowslip is important to know. While considering everything about Methley Plum and Mountain Cowslip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Mountain Cowslip season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Methley Plum is Loam and for Mountain Cowslip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Mountain Cowslip is Acidic, Neutral.
Methley Plum and Mountain Cowslip Physical Information
Methley Plum and Mountain Cowslip physical information is very important for comparison. Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mountain Cowslip height is 20.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Methley Plum and Mountain Cowslip are as follows:
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Mountain Cowslip flower color: Yellow and Yellow Orange
- Mountain Cowslip leaf color: Green
Care of Methley Plum and Mountain Cowslip
Care of Methley Plum and Mountain Cowslip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Methley Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mountain Cowslip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Mountain Cowslip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.