Methley Plum

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Methley Plum

Japanese plum hybrid. Medium to large, reddish purple fruit. Juicy sweet red flesh. Sweet, mild, distinctive flavor. Fine quality. Good for fresh eating or jelly. Does not keep. Growth habit and fruit character very similar to Japanese plums. Handsome, vigorous, upright tree does well on most soils. Early blooming. Good pollinizer for early bearing varieties. Heavy, annual crops. Good shipper. Self-fruitful. Bud hardy in Zones 4-9.