Damson Plum

Prunus domestica 'Damson'

The Damson plum has a tart, juicy golden yellow flesh with bluish-purple skin. The self-fertile, vigorous tree crops heavy and ripens from August to early September. Damson is a great little plum for jelly, but if you like plums with "pucker factor", you can eat them fresh too.

Height 10-14 Feet

Spread 10-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Prunus domestica 'Damson' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Damson is very hardy and we've never seen them fail to set a crop. They are completely self-fertile and a good pollen source for other European plums. Expect the limbs to be roped up with plums. Thinning doesn't appear to help them gain much size, since they often are only an inch or less in diameter.

A Little History about Damson Plum Grandpa always planted some Damson plums in with his Stanley prunes, mostly to help pollinate, we think, but he always made money on them when he took them to market. He didn't like picking them, though, because they are small and it takes a while to pick a bushel, which probably weighs about 60 pounds! We don't think he liked picking them up, either!

Prunus domestica 'Damson' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Excellent pollinizer • Self-fertile • Thin heavily for size • Early blooming	Fruit Characteristics • Small fruited • Semi-clingstone	Growth Rate/Habit • Average vigor • Early to bear • Very productive	Harvest Period • Mid-season
Other Attributes • Keeps well • Very tart	Site Requirements • Winter hardy • Full Sun • Frost Resistant	Skill Required • Easy to grow	Uses • Canning or freezing • Juice or Cider