Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Russia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-7
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, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Tan
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
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
Primula elatior
Common Name
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
Methley Plum
Oxlip
In German
Chinesische Pflaume
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Prunus salicina
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Prunus salicina
Primula elatior
In Greek
Methley Plum
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Prunus salicina
Oxlip
In Polish
Methley Plum
Oxlip
In Latin
Methley Plum
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Methley Plum and Oxlip
Season and care of Methley Plum and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Methley Plum and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Methley Plum is Loam and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Methley Plum and Oxlip Physical Information
Methley Plum and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Methley Plum and Oxlip are as follows:
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Methley Plum and Oxlip
Care of Methley Plum and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Methley Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oxlip 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 Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.