Prunus domestica Hauszwetsche
Damson
The dark blue/ black fruits are damson / plum sized and have a green flesh. Juicy and sweet, this is a great tree for a small garden
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Prunus domestica Hauszwetsche
Height: 10-12cm
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Prunus domestica Hauszwetsche
Height: 12-14cm
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Prunus domestica Hauszwetsche
Height: 14-16cm
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Description
This dark blue damson / plum has green tinged flesh and is great eaten straight from the tree or as the ingredient for a crumble or pie. As it is classified by the Government as food, there is no VAT when buying this tree which makes it even more palatable!
Thriving on most free draining soils, its fruit size and flavour can be enhanced by keeping competetion, especially grass, at bay within a metre radius of its trunk. Attractive white flowers in the spring should not be forgotten as a reason to include this round headed tree into a garden.
Mature height: 3-7m
Mature spread: 2-4m
Specifications
Common names
Damson
Mature size
Small
Tree type
Deciduous Broad Leaf
Soil type
Well drained soils, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Rounded
Tree features
Flowers, Fruit, Good for bees
Growth rate
Moderate
Tree uses
Garden
Seasons of interest
Spring Interest, Autumn Interest
Tolerances
Drought tolerant