Methley Plum Tree 7G

Methley Plum Tree in 7-Gallon Pot available in Jupiter, FL.

Sweet, juicy, and ready to fruit—the Methley Plum (Prunus salicina 'Methley') in a 7-gallon pot is a South Florida-friendly stone fruit that offers early harvests, beautiful spring blooms, and a compact size perfect for backyards and edible landscapes. With its deep red skin, amber flesh, and reliably sweet flavor, Methley is one of the best plum varieties for subtropical growers.

Self-fertile and fast to produce, this 7-gallon Methley Plum is well-established and ready to deliver homegrown fruit with proper care and a sunny spot in your garden.

Care & Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):

• Sunlight: Requires full sun for best fruit production—at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Plant in a well-ventilated space with good light exposure.

• Watering: Water regularly, especially during flowering and fruit development. Keep soil evenly moist, but not soggy. Mulch helps retain moisture and reduce stress in hot weather.

• Soil: Prefers well-draining, loamy soil with moderate fertility. Will grow in sandy South Florida soils when enriched with compost or organic matter.

• Fertilizer: Feed in late winter and again in early summer with a balanced fruit tree fertilizer. Avoid high nitrogen, which promotes leafy growth over fruit.

• Growth Habit: Upright and rounded with soft green foliage and springtime white blossoms. In a 7-gallon pot, your Methley Plum stands 3–5 feet tall, with potential to reach 10–15 feet if planted in-ground.

• Temperature: Best for USDA Zones 9–10A. Methley is one of the few plums that produces reliably in low-chill regions like South Florida. Requires 150–250 chill hours, making it suitable for the northern and central parts of South Florida with mild winters.

• Maintenance: Moderate. Prune in late summer to shape and improve airflow. Thin fruit if over-productive to avoid limb stress.

Fruit Notes: Produces small to medium-sized red plums with sweet, juicy, amber-colored flesh. Excellent for fresh eating, preserves, or desserts. Ripens early—often by late spring or early summer.

Ideal For:

• Edible home gardens

• Fruit-forward food forests

• Low-chill growers in South Florida

• Container fruit tree growers

• Plum lovers and seasonal harvesters

Plant Classification:

• Scientific Name: Prunus salicina 'Methley'

• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree

• Class: Dicot

• Growth Form: Rounded tree with spring blooms and summer fruit

• Container Size: 7-gallon pot

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