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The damson is a subspecies of the plum. A small deciduous tree, it produces the oval damson fruit which has a green yellow flesh and dark blue or indigo skin. The fruits can hang shrivelled well into the winter. It produces white blossom in April, good for early pollinators. Pruning is not advisable in the winter because a bacterial canker can get into the wounds, but if necessary Damson can be chopped in the summer.
Prunus domestica instititia
Common name: Damson
Native: Eastern Mediterranean.
Provenance: UK
Size and spread (10 years): 5m x 4m
Treatment required: Mildly dormant requires 16 weeks stratification treatment.
Seeds / kg: 1,880 94% viable
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Most soils so long as they are well drained.
Planting instructions: A sunny spot will give the best results, but grows fine in semi-shade. Don’t prune unless absolutely necessary
Mature height: 6m x 5m
| Weight | 30.00 g |
|---|---|
| Size | Mini Seed Pack (approx 25 seeds), Seed Pack (approx 60 seeds) |
| Genus | Prunus |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Flowering Month | April, May |
| Colour | white |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | tree |
| Evergreen | deciduous |
| Interest | berries, flowers |
| Wildlife | yes |
| Requires | sun |
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