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Damson Tree - Description
- Damson Plum
- Prunus Domestica
- Type: Culinary Damson
- Plant Size
- Height: 200cm
- Pot Size: 12L
- Spacing Distance: 6 Metres Apart
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
Damsons - Uses
- 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
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
