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5ft 'Farleigh' Damson Tree | 2 Year Old Bare Root

5ft 'Farleigh' Damson Tree | 2 Year Old Bare Root

5ft 'Farleigh' Damson Tree | 2 Year Old Bare Root

Name: 5ft 'Farleigh' Damson Tree | 2 Year Old Bare Root
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178757341563_55626510107003
Price: 31.99 GBP
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Highlights
Variety Specifications
Planting & Care

A highly productive tree, yielding a large quantity of big, vibrant damsons.
Sweet, flavorful plums are ideal for cooking but can also be enjoyed fresh when fully ripe.
Proud recipient of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit.
A late harvest period, with fruit ready around September.
A compact tree reaching a maximum of 4m x 4m, ideal for smaller gardens.
Self-fertile, but crops are improved with a nearby pollination partner.

Latin Name: Prunus domestica
Type: Plum, Damson
Features: Heavy cropper, Heritage, Self fertile
Taste: Juicy and tart with a richness
Uses: Eating, Making Jams
Flowering: April, May
Harvest: September
Pollination: Self-fertile, Pollination Group 3. Crops are improved with a pollination partner from groups 2, 3, or 4 nearby. In most built-up areas, a suitable tree is likely to be close enough.
Position: Full sun
Soil: Prefers well-drained, loamy soil.
Hardiness: Hardy. Protect flowers from very late frosts to ensure a good crop.
Eventual Spread: 4m

Planting: Can be planted at any time of year.
Pruning: Requires some structural pruning each winter to maintain a productive shape and improve yield.
Pest & Disease: Good resistance. Aphids and caterpillars can be washed off with soapy water. Protect ripening fruit from birds. Prune for good airflow to reduce canker risk.
Watering: Water in well when planting. Once established, only water during prolonged dry spells.
Feeding: This tree does not require feeding.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Bare Root tree, 18-36 months old, lifted fresh from the field and professionally pruned for strong growth.
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm including roots.
Rootstock: SJA rootstock, limiting eventual height to approximately 4m.
Time to First Crop: 4-5 years for first fruits, 10-15 years for substantial crops.

Highlights

A highly productive tree, yielding a large quantity of big, vibrant damsons.
Sweet, flavorful plums are ideal for cooking but can also be enjoyed fresh when fully ripe.
Proud recipient of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit.
A late harvest period, with fruit ready around September.
A compact tree reaching a maximum of 4m x 4m, ideal for smaller gardens.
Self-fertile, but crops are improved with a nearby pollination partner.

Variety Specifications

Latin Name: Prunus domestica
Type: Plum, Damson
Features: Heavy cropper, Heritage, Self fertile
Taste: Juicy and tart with a richness
Uses: Eating, Making Jams
Flowering: April, May
Harvest: September
Pollination: Self-fertile, Pollination Group 3. Crops are improved with a pollination partner from groups 2, 3, or 4 nearby. In most built-up areas, a suitable tree is likely to be close enough.
Position: Full sun
Soil: Prefers well-drained, loamy soil.
Hardiness: Hardy. Protect flowers from very late frosts to ensure a good crop.
Eventual Spread: 4m

Planting & Care

Planting: Can be planted at any time of year.
Pruning: Requires some structural pruning each winter to maintain a productive shape and improve yield.
Pest & Disease: Good resistance. Aphids and caterpillars can be washed off with soapy water. Protect ripening fruit from birds. Prune for good airflow to reduce canker risk.
Watering: Water in well when planting. Once established, only water during prolonged dry spells.
Feeding: This tree does not require feeding.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Bare Root tree, 18-36 months old, lifted fresh from the field and professionally pruned for strong growth.
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm including roots.
Rootstock: SJA rootstock, limiting eventual height to approximately 4m.
Time to First Crop: 4-5 years for first fruits, 10-15 years for substantial crops.