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Plum Methley

$79.99 / 7G


Item # 00493

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7G

Botanical: Prunus salicina dwarf 'Methley'
Common: Methley Dwarf Plum
Extended Features: Dwarf Tree. 12-15 ft tall and 15' wide. Vigorous fast grower. Full sun. White flowers. Medium sized reddish purple fruits.
How To Maintain: Prune root "suckers" and "water sprouts" whenever visible, Every year in late winter thin out criss-crossing branches and diseased wood. Spray with Dormant Oil and Lime-sulphur in March and feed with Planttone in March and November. Spray with Fruit Tree Spray every 2 weeks thru July
Usage: Attractive accent or border tree
Plant In: Full sun, well drained soil
Bloom In: Spring
Full Size: 12' x 15'
Spacing: 20'
Habit: Vigorous, upright, self-fertile, deciduous
Growth: Fast
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: -20 to -10 deg. F
Water Use: Water regularly as needed
Fruit Info: Medium sized, reddish purple fruits, harvest early