Xela's Garden
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
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Reminders for this plant
Due about 17 years ago:
Prune
Prune only to remove deadwood, crossing branches, or fast growing shoot that appear along the trunk or branches.
Due over 16 years ago:
Harvest
Harvest fruit
Due about 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
Due about 15 years ago:
Prune
Prune only to remove deadwood, crossing branches, or fast growing shoot that appear along the trunk or branches.
Due almost 14 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 13 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 almost 12 years ago:
Prune
Only prune Damsons trees between April and September to avoid disease infections. See previous notes.
Due over 11 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.
