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Damson 'Shropshire Prune'
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Damson 'Shropshire Prune'
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We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available later in the year. Please email us at sales@bluebellnursery.com or telephone us on (01530) 413700 to order in advance.

Description

A self-fertile and free fruiting tree, Damson 'Shropshire Prune' has pale blueish-black fruit with an excellent tart flavour and aromatic pale green flesh. These are available on a semi dwarfing rootstock and as such make neat, compact trees suitable for small gardens.

Supplied Size: Maiden (1 year) / St. Julian A rootstock @ 125 - 150 cm tall in 5L container

Features

  • Common name: Damson tree
  • Position: Full sun.
  • Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
  • Hardiness: Hardy.
  • Flowering Period: April.
  • Flower Colour: White
  • Rate of Growth: Moderate.
  • Habit: Small branching tree.
    • Height: 4 m (13 ft)
    • Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
  • Notes: The fruit can be picked in early autumn. It can be frozen and used later in the year or eaten fresh. This damson is grafted on a St Julian A rootstock.

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