Plum ‘Shropshire Prune Damson’

Description

• 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. Its 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: 24 from planting

Age at despatch: 12 years

Supplied as a bare-root specimen