damson
Also known as: damson plum; mirabelle; wintercrack; bullace
A small, twiggy, occasionally spiny, deciduous tree. Small, white flowers appear in early spring, followed by rounded fruit which may be yellow, red, green or purple. Many cultivated varieties of damson have been developed from this species.
Scientific classification
- Species
- damson (Prunus insititia)
- Genus
- Prunus
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Fruit Edible · Trees
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of damson
Distribution map
C and Southern Europe Northern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of damson
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damson care guide
- Deep water during dry spells, especially when young
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep water during dry spells, especially when young
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced fruit or tree feed in early spring
Pruning
PruningRegular pruning required according to tree form; see pruning plums or pruning established fans
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by chip budding or grafting. Trees grown from stones will not normally resemble the parent
Growing
GrowingGrow in full sun in a sheltered position in moist, but well-drained soil. See damson cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be affected by silver leaf. High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa
Pests
May be susceptible to plum aphid, caterpillars, fruit tree red spider mite, brown scale, plum moth and damage by wasps and birds
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