helloplants.org

Methley plum
Prunus cerasifera x Prunus salicina

Family: Rosaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 5 m tall. The leaf blades are 6-10 cm long. There are fine teeth along the edge. The flowers are white. The fruit are 4 cm long. The skin is purplish red.


Where it is found

In Hawaii it grows and produces at higher altitudes.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Hawaii, North America, Pacific, South Africa, Southern Africa, USA


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Mei li, Mei zi, Palama, Pulam, Puramu

Synonyms