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Farleigh Damson Tree

Name: Farleigh Damson Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: FDT.JA.12.1
Price: 65.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Hardy Cooking Damson

Single stem tree, 125-175cm, St. Julien A (semi-vigorous), 12L pot

£65

£65 ~~£65~~

Despatched within 1-3 weeks

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size St Julien A 6-8m in 10 years

Cropping period Mid season (Late September)

Fruit Sharp cooking damson

Pollination group Self fertile

Position Full sun

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Planting & Care

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Description

Farleigh Damson produces heavy crops of dark blue damsons. They aren't the largest of fruits but the quantity easily makes up for this. They have sweet, juicy flesh that is ideal for culinary purposes, including desserts, jams and wine.

A hardy variety, Farleigh Damson is one of the best choices for northerly locations and has received the acclaimed RHS Award of Garden Merit. The tree is self-fertile, compact and has pretty white blossom, making it also highly suited for growing in gardens.

Prunus insititia 'Farleigh Damson' originates from Kent in around 1820.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Plum, gage and damson trees require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

Prune plum trees for the first few years after planting to ensure a healthy, balanced shape with one central leader and several strong side shoots. Straight after planting, remove the lowest laterals and prune the rest back to about 10-15cm in length. Carry out this type of formative pruning in early spring.

In the following years, remove any shoots growing out of the trunk to maintain a clear stem. Also remove any crossing, diseased or damaged branches. If your tree is looking overcrowded, remove some of the larger branches to open up the canopy. Carry out this type of pruning in spring or mid-summer.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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