Methley plum
Methley plum needs about 250 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), per Texas A&M AgriLife. About 96% of the Gulf South zip codes we cover typically get at least 250 hours, so check your zip before you buy.
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- Chill hours
- 250 hours at or below 45°F
- USDA zones
- 6-9 (general guide for plum)
- Pollination
- Most Japanese-type plums need a second plum (Methley, AU-Rubrum self-fruitful per LSU)
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- North Louisiana
- Notes
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- Sources
- harris.agrilife.org
- Data status
- Chill number confirmed in source
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Where to buy
Prices and stock as we found them on each nursery's site, checked Oct 20, 3:13 PM CDT. Shipping not included; always confirm on the nursery's page.
| Nursery | Price | Size | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis Orchard Co. Methley Plum Tree | $24.95 | +/-3' 4 sizes, $24.95–$89.95 | In stock | View |
| Ison's Nursery Methley Plum Tree 4-5' | $29.95 | standard | In stock | View |
| Edible Landscaping Methley Plum | $55.00 | 3TG/3 Gallon / Semi Dwarf 16 sizes, $23.00–$160.00 | In stock | View |
| Brighter Blooms Methley Plum Tree | $46.99 | 1-2 ft. 6 sizes, $46.99–$156.99 | Sold out | View |
| Stark Bro's Methley Plum Tree | $49.99 | standard | Sold out | View |
| Trees.com (Fast Growing Trees) Methley Plum Tree | $75.95 | standard 3 sizes, $75.95–$273.42 | Sold out | View |
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From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other plum varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Beauty | 250 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Gulf Blaze | 250 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Gulf Rose | 275 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Inca | 250 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Segundo | 450 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Shirley | 500 | 6-9 | verified | |
| St. Luke | 500–600 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Bruce | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
Quick answers
How many chill hours does Methley plum need?
About 250 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), according to Texas A&M AgriLife.
Does Methley plum fruit in the Gulf South?
It can where winters reach about 250 chill hours. By our NOAA-based estimates, roughly 96% of the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida panhandle and Texas Gulf coast zip codes we cover typically do. LSU AgCenter lists it for north Louisiana.
Does Methley plum need a pollinator?
Most Japanese-type plums need a second plum (Methley, AU-Rubrum self-fruitful per LSU).
What USDA zones suit Methley plum?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for plum.
Where can I buy Methley plum?
We found it at 6 online nurseries on our last check, 3 with it in stock, from $24.95. See the price table above.