Plum 'Shropshire Prune Damson'
- Traditional English damson with a rich, tart flavour
- Thrives in northern and damp climates
- Perfect for jams, preserves, and baking
- Self-fertile - fruits well even when grown alone
Damson ‘Shropshire Prune’ is a classic heritage English variety, prized for its distinctive tart flavour and reliability in cooler, wetter regions. It’s an excellent choice for northern gardens where many other fruit trees struggle, rewarding you with heavy crops of deep purple fruits each autumn.
Perfect for jam-making, chutneys, or baking, these richly flavoured damsons have stood the test of time for centuries. Self-fertile and easy to grow, ‘Shropshire Prune’ produces fruit even when planted alone, making it a dependable and rewarding addition to any orchard or garden.
Rootstock: St Julien A
Flowering Group: FG3
Height at maturity: 3m (10ft)
Years to fruit: 2–4 from planting
Age at despatch: 1–2 years
Supplied as a bare-root specimen
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- Traditional English damson with a rich, tart flavour
- Thrives in northern and damp climates
- Perfect for jams, preserves, and baking
- Self-fertile - fruits well even when grown alone
Damson ‘Shropshire Prune’ is a classic heritage English variety, prized for its distinctive tart flavour and reliability in cooler, wetter regions. It’s an excellent choice for northern gardens where many other fruit trees struggle, rewarding you with heavy crops of deep purple fruits each autumn.
Perfect for jam-making, chutneys, or baking, these richly flavoured damsons have stood the test of time for centuries. Self-fertile and easy to grow, ‘Shropshire Prune’ produces fruit even when planted alone, making it a dependable and rewarding addition to any orchard or garden.
Rootstock: St Julien A
Flowering Group: FG3
Height at maturity: 3m (10ft)
Years to fruit: 2–4 from planting
Age at despatch: 1–2 years
Supplied as a bare-root specimen
