fruit tree variety in zone 8a
Methley japanese plum in zone 8a
Methley · Prunus salicina
- Zone
- 8a 10°F to 15°F
- Growing season
- 240 days
- Chill needed
- 500 to 900 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 120 to 150
The verdict
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About Methley
Very sweet, juicy, dark red flesh and skin; outstanding fresh-eating plum, juice runs down your chin. Self-fertile and broadly adapted.
Critical timing for zone 8a
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Common challenges in zone 8a
- ▸ Insufficient chill hours for some apple varieties
- ▸ Pierce's disease in grapes
- ▸ Heat stress on cool-season crops
Modified care for zone 8a
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Methley in adjacent zones
Other japanese plum varieties for zone 8a
Frequently asked questions
- Will Methley japanese plum grow in zone 8a?
Yes. Methley is recommended for USDA zones 5b through 8a, which includes zone 8a.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 8a?
Japanese Plum needs 500 to 900 chill hours. Zone 8a typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
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Image: "Starr 080405-3957 Prunus salicina", by Forest & Kim Starr, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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