Search
Account
Contact

Express Delivery: Order before 4pm for Next Working Day Delivery

Save 25%

Damson Tree (Bare Root)

Out of Stock / Season
RRP: 19.99
Price: 14.99 
You save: €5.00 (25%)
Bulk Discounts
Quantity 5+
Price 14.24

video guides available

Damson Tree - Description

  • Bare Root Damson Tree
  • Damson Plum
  • Prunus Domestica
  • Type: Culinary Damson
  • Rootstock: Colt (Semi-Vigorous)
  • Form: Bare Root Plant
  • Plant Size
    • Height: 4-5ft (125 - 150cm)
    • Girth: 10cm
    • 2 Year Old
  • Spacing Distance: 6 Metres Apart
  • Discounts on 5+ Damson Trees

Delivery - Important Note - Please Read

  • We can only deliver orders of this product by Fastway couriers
  • Please do not choose DPD as your courier for orders containing this item

Damson Tree - Characteristics

  • Final Height: 5 metres
  • Can be trained to form a 'V' shaped, open canopy
  • Alternatively, if left to grow, damson trees will form a natural 'standard' habit
  • Self fertile, meaning these plants will pollinate themselves
  • Small, firm plum like fruits, oval or oblong in shape
  • Skin Colour: Dark Blues
  • Flavour: Dry, Sour taste
  • Flesh Colour: Cream
  • Growth Rate: Fast growing & with big yields
  • Flowering: Spring flowering
  • Harvest: September
  • Very hardy tree

Colt Rootstock - Advantages

  • Growth Rate: Semi-vigorous
  • Growth Habit / Training: Bush, half standard, fans
  • Suitable spacing: 6m
  • For larger gardens
  • Soil: Happy in most soil types
  • Fruiting starts after 3 - 4 years
  • Colt rootstock encourages better fruiting & more yields

Damsons - Uses

  • Can be eaten directly off the tree if allowed to ripen
  • Damsons can be dried to make prunes
  • Mostly damsons are used in jams
  • Or make damson gin or brandy
  • Damsons are packed full of nutrition

Damson Tree - Planting Instructions

Planting Time

  • Plant as soon as possible
  • Bare root planting season is October to March
  • Do not plant in frozen ground

Positioning Trees

  • Damsons like a warm spot that is sheltered from the wind
  • Either a south or west facing site is most ideal
  • Avoid shaded, exposed areas & frost pockets
  • Prepare planting hole adding farm yard manure
  • Spread roots and ensure plant's root ball is at the right depth
  • Because damsons are prolific fruiters, you should only require one or 2 trees

After Care

  • Water before planting - soak for 10 minutes
  • Water again after planting
  • If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
  • Weeding is also essential, especially bind weed which can quickly smoother a young tree
  • After 2 years, check the tree stakes to ensure they are not too tight around the tree
My bare root damson has arrived and its a lovely specimen about 7ft high and nicely branched. Only problem was that the courier took four days and the roots were very dry in the bag. It would be better to put a bit of damp shavings in with the bare root.
Well done The Garden Shop, my bare root tree arrived promptly and in great condition, arrived at 9am, planted and staked by 11.30...highly recommend...H..
Brilliant service. It arrived in perfect condition. I planted it and it is growing v well. The tree was sturdier and taller than I expected on arrival. I would definitely recommend this company.
I could not believe how quickly the order arrived, well packed and ready to plant.
Thanks
The rootstock is not 'M9' but 'Colt' which usually has a final height of 3.5m - 5m. Gardenshop are probably updating the info but I thought it would be useful place the comment here until it is changed.
Write a review

Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water

Shipping Options & Rates

FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND

  • Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (5-7 Working Days)
    • Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
    • Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
    • Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
  • Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
    • Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
    • This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
    • Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
  • Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
    • Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
    • Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
    • This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
    • Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
    • This services comes with email tracking
  • 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
    • Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
    • Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
    • Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
    • This is a non-trackable service

MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)

  • Standard International Courier
    • Cost is €10
    • UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg

WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE

  • Standard International Courier
    • Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
    • Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries

Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries

  • Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
  • Delivery is to kerbside only
  • If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
  • Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
  • Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
  • It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
  • Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
  • Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)

International Delivery Prices & Times

  • Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
  • We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded

Terms

  • The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
  • All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
  • We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
  • * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
    • Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
  • ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
  • *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
Orders over €75, get
Get Free Delivery free delivery

Associated Products Associated Products