Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-7
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
weekly regular
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Stomachic
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
Rowan, Mountain ash
In Hindi
Methley Plum
रोवाण पौधा
In German
Chinesische Pflaume
Rowan Tree
In French
Prunus salicina
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
Prunus salicina
Rowan Tree
In Greek
Methley Plum
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
Prunus salicina
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
Methley Plum
Rowan Tree
In Latin
Methley Plum
Rowan ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Methley Plum and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Methley Plum and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Methley Plum and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Rowan Tree season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Methley Plum is Loam and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Methley Plum and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Methley Plum and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Methley Plum and Rowan Tree are as follows:
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Rowan Tree flower color: White
- Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Methley Plum and Rowan Tree
Care of Methley Plum and Rowan Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Methley Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Methley Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.