damson 'Prune Damson'
damson (syn. Prunus insititia Shropshire Damson)
A vigorous but neatly growing self-fertile cultivar, distinguished by its large, oval, fruits sporting a deep blue-black hue. ‘Prune Damson’...
9 litre pot | SJA root stock | 1.2m
£49.99
available to order from late spring
12 litre pot | SJA root stock | 1.5m
£119.99
In stock (shipped within 3-5 working days)
bare root | SJA root stock | 1.2m
£34.99
available to order from autumn 2024
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Plant description
A vigorous but neatly growing self-fertile cultivar, distinguished by its large, oval, fruits sporting a deep blue-black hue. ‘Prune Damson’ proves to be a regular and generous cropper, ready for picking in late August. Known for its uniquely astringent, rich flavour, it encases juicy green-yellow flesh, making it perfect for crafting exceptional jams. With a compact habit, this native 17th-century Shropshire variety, a traditional hedgerow tree, is well-suited for smaller gardens.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for damson Prune Damson:
When planting your damson tree, prepare a hole up to three times the diameter of its root system. Fork over the base of the pit in readiness, incorporating plenty of organic matter into the backfill and planting hole. Avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil, trees should be planted out as they arrive. If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting, or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up. Protect from cold, drying winds. Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support growth and and fruiting. Lightly prune in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker, to retain an open ‘goblet’ shape and remove any damaged, diseased or broken branches.
Please note:
This plant is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
