'Shropshire Prune' Damson Tree
Heavy-cropping, heritage damson
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Shropshire Prune' Damson Tree
- 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 trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
You can grow the 'Shropshire Prune' damson tree in a pot of 50 to 60 centimetres, provided it is grafted onto a dwarfing rootstock.
How big does it get?
The Shropshire Prune Damson Tree typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4.5 metres and a spread of 3 to 4 metres, though this can be restricted by using dwarfing rootstocks.
How much sunlight does this need?
For optimal growth and fruit production, planting Shropshire Prune Damson in a location that receives full sunlight, ideally at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day, is essential. It thrives in a warm, sunny position with temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Shropshire Prune' damson tree prefers moist but well-drained, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Shropshire Prune' Damson Tree needs consistent watering of 3 to 4 centimetres per week to support its classic, culinary fruits.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Shropshire Prune' Damson Tree will need pruning. Prune in early to mid-summer to avoid silver leaf disease, trimming back new growth by 10 to 15 centimetres.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Shropshire Prune' damson tree is fully hardy in all of the UK, holding an RHS hardiness rating of H6, which means it can withstand temperatures from -15°C to -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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