Tree Details | |
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Grid Ref | J6 |
Tree Type | Damson |
Variety | Merryweather |
Rootstock | St Julien A |
Date Planted | 15 March 2010 |
Tree Description | A large blue-black fruit of hybrid origin but of full damson flavour. Growing into a large somewhat spreading tree with broad plum-like foliage. Self fertile and a good cropper. Used to be planted in farm hedges as a crop. A late September damson. |
Comments | Chosen by CS. Damsons have an exquisite flavour in preserves and pickles, often neglected in the past and deserving of more attention. |
Orchard Map |
Cuckoo, cuckoo cherry tree, good bird prithee tell to me how many years I am to see. (Trad.)