Damson ‘Farleigh Damson’

Farleigh Damsons are superb croppers producing huge yields of small, dusky blue-black fruits in September. The fruits have a sharp flavour that becomes distinctly rich and plummy when cooked. The fruits can be baked in pies or made into delicious jams and wines. Farleigh Damsons are self fertile and extremely tough and reliable, even during unfavourable cold, wet summers.

• Plum rootstocks:
• VVA1 – Semi dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 2.5m (8′)
• St. Julien – Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of up to 4.5m (14′)

This variety is self-fertile and does not require a pollination partner.

Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years.
Estimated time to best yields: 4 years.

Useful links:

How to grow fruit trees Fruit rootstock guide

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.