Fruit is medium to large and has purplish skin with amber tinged flesh. Juicy flesh with a sweet mild flavor. Great to plant for fresh eating or jelly. Early bloomer that crops heavy with red, delicious flavor; ripens in early June. Botanical Name- Prunus salicina ‘Methley’ Pronunciation- PROO-nus sah-lih-SEE-nuh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 15 ft Mature Height- 15 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Well-drained, acidic Current Size- 7 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Angelic Veil Hybrid Tea Rose – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – BVGC Yearly Care Instructions- Prune flowering varieties after bloom; water deeply in dry spells and watch for pests. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate to high feeding need for fruiting types. Clay soil should be amended to prevent standing water. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Peach leaf curl, black knot, aphids
