Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Irregular
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
weekly regular
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of 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
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomachic
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
Willow Oak
In Hindi
Methley Plum
Overcup ओक
In German
Chinesische Pflaume
Overcup Oak
In French
Prunus salicina
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Prunus salicina
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Methley Plum
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Prunus salicina
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Methley Plum
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Methley Plum
Oryza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Methley Plum and Willow Oak
Season and care of Methley Plum and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Methley Plum and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Willow Oak season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Methley Plum is Loam and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Methley Plum and Willow Oak Physical Information
Methley Plum and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Methley Plum and Willow Oak are as follows:
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Methley Plum and Willow Oak
Care of Methley Plum and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Methley Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.