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Damson

Genus: Prunus.

Species: Prunus insititia.

Planted ? Vistabile NW of greenhouse

Family/Latin Name: Rosaceae - Prunus insititia

Type of Plant: Hardy Deciduous Fruit Tree

Suitable for: Gardens, Allotments, Large Containers

Recommended Tree Forms: Standards, Half Standards, Fan, Pyramid, Bush

Site and Soil: Prefer full sun.
Tolerant of most soil types provided they are well drained
Fan trained trees suitable for large tubs e.g. half barrels

see .... www.growsonyou.com/garden/edit_garden_item/4424-damson

Photos of this plant

  • Damsonblossomvistabileveggarden15.04.08
  • Damsontreeblossomvistabile15.04.08

Reminders for this plant

Due over 16 years ago:

Prune

Prune only to remove deadwood, crossing branches, or fast growing shoot that appear along the trunk or branches.

Due over 15 years ago:

Harvest

Harvest fruit

Prune

Prune only to remove deadwood, crossing branches, or fast growing shoot that appear along the trunk or branches.

Due over 14 years ago:

Harvest

Harvest fruit

Prune

Prune only to remove deadwood, crossing branches, or fast growing shoot that appear along the trunk or branches.

Due about 13 years ago:

Prune

Only prune Damsons trees between April and September to avoid disease infections.
Established Damson trees really only need to be pruned to restrict to new growth and to keep the tree size within the available space or to remove weak spindly branches, dead wood or branches which may be crossing and rubbing. Pinch out current years strong growing side shoots to 6 leaves from their parent branch.

Due over 12 years ago:

Harvest

Fruit for eating are best left to completely ripen on the tree. Harvesting takes place between September and October depending on the cultivar.
Fruit for preserving are best harvested slightly early.

Due about 11 years ago:

Prune

Only prune Damsons trees between April and September to avoid disease infections. See previous notes.

Due over 10 years ago:

Harvest

Fruit for eating are best left to completely ripen on the tree. Harvesting takes place between September and October depending on the cultivar.
Fruit for preserving are best harvested slightly early.