Description

Blue Damson plum trees are cherished for their small, tart fruit with deep blue skin and golden-yellow flesh. These plums are perfect for making jams, jellies, and baked goods, as well as crafting unique plum ciders. The tree is highly productive and thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, requiring moderate chill hours. Blue Damson is self-fruitful, making it an easy and reliable choice for home gardeners. With its traditional flavor and robust growth, Blue Damson plums bring a touch of old-world charm and culinary versatility to any orchard.

Semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock.

• Zones: 4-9

• Chill hours: 800

• Bloom Time: Late

• Harvest: Early September

• Looks: Gun barrel blue color with greenish gray flesh

• Personality: Tart plum for jams and jelly.

• Facts of note: Favorite in colder regions. Very old variety, originally damsons were cultivated around the city of Damascus. The variety is rugged and dependable, late blooming, cold hardy, and heavy bearing.

• Pollination: Self- fruitful, will set a larger crop with a companion European plum variety

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