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Plum ‘Damson’
The Plum ‘Damson’ is a traditional and highly valued fruit tree, known for its small, dark purple fruits and rich, tart flavour. Unlike dessert plums, damsons are primarily used for cooking, making excellent jams, jellies, and preserves due to their high pectin content. Ripening in late summer to early autumn, this hardy and reliable variety is well suited to a wide range of growing conditions.
Why we like it
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Perfect for jams, jellies, and preserves.
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Very hardy and reliable, suitable for cooler climates.
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Heavy cropping once established.
What to know
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Prefers a sunny or partially sheltered position.
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Tolerates a range of soil types, but thrives in well-drained soil.
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Requires minimal maintenance once established.
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Benefits from occasional pruning to maintain shape.
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Fruits can be quite tart when eaten fresh.
Pollination
Pollination type:
Self-fertile
Pollination notes:
Will produce reliable crops on its own, making it ideal for gardens with limited space. Planting near other plums or damsons can increase yields further.
Recommended pollination partners (optional):
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‘Victoria’
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‘Czar’
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‘Merryweather Damson’
Flower details
Flower colour: White
Flowering months: March – April
Size at maturity
Height: 300–400 cm
Spread: 300–400 cm
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Description
Plum ‘Damson’
The Plum ‘Damson’ is a traditional and highly valued fruit tree, known for its small, dark purple fruits and rich, tart flavour. Unlike dessert plums, damsons are primarily used for cooking, making excellent jams, jellies, and preserves due to their high pectin content. Ripening in late summer to early autumn, this hardy and reliable variety is well suited to a wide range of growing conditions.
Why we like it
-
Perfect for jams, jellies, and preserves.
-
Very hardy and reliable, suitable for cooler climates.
-
Heavy cropping once established.
What to know
-
Prefers a sunny or partially sheltered position.
-
Tolerates a range of soil types, but thrives in well-drained soil.
-
Requires minimal maintenance once established.
-
Benefits from occasional pruning to maintain shape.
-
Fruits can be quite tart when eaten fresh.
Pollination
Pollination type:
Self-fertile
Pollination notes:
Will produce reliable crops on its own, making it ideal for gardens with limited space. Planting near other plums or damsons can increase yields further.
Recommended pollination partners (optional):
-
‘Victoria’
-
‘Czar’
-
‘Merryweather Damson’
Flower details
Flower colour: White
Flowering months: March – April
Size at maturity
Height: 300–400 cm
Spread: 300–400 cm
