Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
-
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Quercus stellata
Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
Woodland Garden Canopy
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
weekly regular
Needs less watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomachic
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
Post Oak
In Hindi
Methley Plum
पोस्ट ओक
In German
Chinesische Pflaume
Post oak
In French
Prunus salicina
Post oak
In Spanish
Prunus salicina
Post oak
In Greek
Methley Plum
Post Oak
In Portuguese
Prunus salicina
Post Oak
In Polish
Methley Plum
post Oak
In Latin
Methley Plum
Post quercu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Methley Plum and Post Oak
Season and care of Methley Plum and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Methley Plum and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Methley Plum is Loam and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Methley Plum and Post Oak Physical Information
Methley Plum and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Methley Plum and Post Oak are as follows:
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Methley Plum and Post Oak
Care of Methley Plum and Post Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Methley Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Methley Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.