{"product_id":"1-methley-plum-tree-live-bare-root-fruit-tree-2ft-juicy-sweet-red-plums-self-fertile-cold-hardy-zone-5-9","title":"Methley Plum Tree – Live Bare Root Fruit Tree with Sweet Red Plums, Self-Fertile \u0026 Cold Hardy, Zone 5-9","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Methley Plum Tree (Prunus salicina ‘Methley’) is a deciduous fruit tree that arrives bare root and approximately 2 feet tall. This Japanese plum variety is prized for its juicy, sweet reddish-purple plums that ripen from early to mid-summer. Ideal for home orchards and edible landscapes, the Methley Plum is self-fertile, cold hardy, and disease resistant, making it a reliable choice for gardeners in USDA Zones 5 through 9.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces sweet, red-purple plums in early to mid-summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-fertile, requiring no second tree for pollination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold hardy and disease resistant for easier maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips dormant and bare root, ready for planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Methley Plum thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, loamy soil. Moderate watering is recommended to support healthy growth. Blooming occurs in early spring, with fruit harvest following in early to mid-summer. While self-fertile, planting a cross-pollinator can increase fruit yield. This tree is suitable for fresh eating, preserves, and baking applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"FaithFolkStudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46928900423879,"sku":null,"price":253.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/c57519ed-il_fullxfull.6925025251_ikfm.jpg?v=1785502651","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/1-methley-plum-tree-live-bare-root-fruit-tree-2ft-juicy-sweet-red-plums-self-fertile-cold-hardy-zone-5-9","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}