Shropshire Prune Damson Tree
The Highlights
- Heritage variety dating back over 400 years
- Exceptionally hardy and a very reliable cropper once established
- Excellent for use in cooking and particularly good for making wine and jams
- Max size H4m x W4m - SJA Rootstock
- Self fertile (Pollination Group 3) - will produce good crops without pollination
- Damsons can take up to 10-15 years to start producing substantial crops, so you should be prepared for a little wait
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
The Highlights
- Heritage variety dating back over 400 years
- Exceptionally hardy and a very reliable cropper once established
- Excellent for use in cooking and particularly good for making wine and jams
- Max size H4m x W4m - SJA Rootstock
- Self fertile (Pollination Group 3) - will produce good crops without pollination
- Damsons can take up to 10-15 years to start producing substantial crops, so you should be prepared for a little wait
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
Care Guide
Excellent Pest and Disease Resistance
Shows excellent resistance to the main pests and diseases for plum trees including cracking. There may still be a need to keep an eye out for aphids and caterpillars, which can both be washed away with soapy water. Birds will eat the aphids if given the chance so take steps to prevent this like using a fruit net or bird scarers.MORE
Full sun
Full sun means receiving direct sun for more than 6 hours each day during the spring/summer
Prefers well drained, loamy soils
Will tolerate less than perfect conditions but may not fruit too well. Will struggle in poorly draining soil.
Some structural pruning required
Some pruning should be done each winter to ensure that your Plum tree maintains a productive shape. This can improve yields and prevent disease. Read more detail in our knowledge articles below.
For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower