Prunus domestica var. damascena Prune Damson
Damson Tree 'Shropshire Prune'
Damson Tree is a deciduous fruiting tree that can be fan-trained (approx. 2m.x3m), bush-trained (approx, 4m. high) half-standard (up to 6m. high) or standard (up to 8m. high). Most varieties are self-fertile (ie do not need a pollinator) but having second variety tree as a pollinator will improve the amount of fruit borne.. The white flowers appear in Spring, and the fruit, which have a single, clinging stone, ripen in late Summer.'Shropshire Prune' has an astringent taste when raw, but a wonderful flavour when cooked, or dried as a prune before cooking. The fruit are purple, and ripe from late Summer / early Autumn. Unlike most fruit trees, damsons, particularly 'Shropshire Prune', like a damp climate.
Contributed by @tiggrx
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Full sun
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Damson Tree 'Shropshire Prune'
Latin name
Prunus domestica var. damascena Prune Damson
type
Fruiting tree
family
Rosaceae
ph
5.0 - 6.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
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When to harvest
full grown dimensions
5.00 M
6.00 M
Prunus domestica var. damascena Prune Damson
Damson Tree is a deciduous fruiting tree that can be fan-trained (approx. 2m.x3m), bush-trained (approx, 4m. high) half-standard (up to 6m. high) or standard (up to 8m. high). Most varieties are self-fertile (ie do not need a pollinator) but having second variety tree as a pollinator will improve the amount of fruit borne.. The white flowers appear in Spring, and the fruit, which have a single, clinging stone, ripen in late Summer.'Shropshire Prune' has an astringent taste when raw, but a wonderful flavour when cooked, or dried as a prune before cooking. The fruit are purple, and ripe from late Summer / early Autumn. Unlike most fruit trees, damsons, particularly 'Shropshire Prune', like a damp climate.
Flowering
From Late Winter TO Mid Spring
Although plum trees are frost hardy, the flowers - essential for fruiting - are very susceptible to frost. If frost is threatened during the flowering period, protect the flowers with horticultural fleece.
Planting
From Late Autumn TO Mid Winter
Plant plum trees in the dormant season, in a sheltered position where the tree will get plenty of sunshine. Dig a large hole, and put a good amount of organic material in the bottom of the hole to help with drainage.
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