Damson Plum Tree
A hardy, tree, largely untroubled by pests and diseases.
They make good windbreaks and hedges, though they are not likely to fruit well if they are very exposed.
They are semi-shade tolerant and they grow to 12-14 ft.
Damsons are used for cooking, jam & wine making.
It has a spicy, tart flavour.
Damsons succeed where most plums would fail.
The dark purple skin covers the golden yellow flesh.
The Damson plum has a small, oval fruit, and is good for canning.
Damsons are mostly self-fertile and cross-pollinate with plums.
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For organic disease control, try the following: test your treatments, start early in the morning, don't apply treatments in windy or wet weather, treat only when the weather is cool, make sure you are covered up.
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