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

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

Ripe 'Merryweather' Damson plums hang on branches with lush green leaves, set against dense foliage, showcasing a vibrant fruit tree in summer.

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

Name: 5ft 'Merryweather' Damson Tree | 2 Year Old Bare Root
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178759209339_55626512007547
Price: 44.99 GBP
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Highlights
Variety Specifications
Planting & Care

Produces impressively large and plump damsons that create a wonderful display on the tree.
The juicy, tart quality is ideal for cooking, making rich sauces, and delicious preserves.
When fully ripe, the fruits can also be enjoyed fresh with a tangy, mildly sweet taste.
Harvest your crop in September.
A self-fertile variety (Pollination Group 3) that provides good yields without a pollination partner.
Exhibits strong, reliable resistance to common diseases.
Grafted onto SJA rootstock to maintain a compact size, perfect for gardens.

Latin Name: Prunus domestica
Species: Plum
Features: Disease resistant, Heritage, Self fertile
Flowering Time: April, May
Harvest Time: September
Position: Full sun
Soil: Prefers well drained, loamy soils. Will tolerate less than perfect conditions but may struggle in poorly draining soil.
Hardiness: Hardy
Eventual Spread: 4m
Tasting Notes: Juicy and acidic, cooks down nicely into a rich tasting puree.
Uses: Eating, Making Jams
Pollination: Self-fertile. Doesn't require a pollination partner to produce fruit but may produce better crops if one is nearby. Trees in Pollination Group 3 can usually pollinate with groups 2, 3, and 4.

Planting Time: Can be planted year-round.
Pruning: Professionally pruned before shipping for a good shape. Some structural pruning should be done each winter to maintain a productive shape, improve yields, and prevent disease.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, you won't need to water regularly going forward, only in dry spells. It is better to water heavily and less frequently than little and often as this encourages deep root growth.
Feeding: No feeding is required.
Pest & Disease: Shows excellent resistance to the main pests and diseases for plum trees, including cracking. Keep an eye out for aphids and caterpillars, which can be washed away with soapy water.
Frost Protection: May require some protection from very late frosts as this can damage the flowers and reduce the fruit yield for that year. This will not cause lasting damage to the tree.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Bare Root. Our bare root trees are lifted fresh from the field. In winter, you can store for several weeks if kept in a cool, dark spot. In spring, plant within a few days of arrival.
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm inc. roots
Age on Arrival: Typically 18 to 36 months old
Rootstock: SJA rootstock. This limits the tree's height to a more manageable size.
Eventual Height: 5m
Time to First Crop: You may see your first damsons 4-5 years after planting, but you should not expect substantial crops for 10-15 years.

Highlights

Produces impressively large and plump damsons that create a wonderful display on the tree.
The juicy, tart quality is ideal for cooking, making rich sauces, and delicious preserves.
When fully ripe, the fruits can also be enjoyed fresh with a tangy, mildly sweet taste.
Harvest your crop in September.
A self-fertile variety (Pollination Group 3) that provides good yields without a pollination partner.
Exhibits strong, reliable resistance to common diseases.
Grafted onto SJA rootstock to maintain a compact size, perfect for gardens.

Variety Specifications

Latin Name: Prunus domestica
Species: Plum
Features: Disease resistant, Heritage, Self fertile
Flowering Time: April, May
Harvest Time: September
Position: Full sun
Soil: Prefers well drained, loamy soils. Will tolerate less than perfect conditions but may struggle in poorly draining soil.
Hardiness: Hardy
Eventual Spread: 4m
Tasting Notes: Juicy and acidic, cooks down nicely into a rich tasting puree.
Uses: Eating, Making Jams
Pollination: Self-fertile. Doesn't require a pollination partner to produce fruit but may produce better crops if one is nearby. Trees in Pollination Group 3 can usually pollinate with groups 2, 3, and 4.

Planting & Care

Planting Time: Can be planted year-round.
Pruning: Professionally pruned before shipping for a good shape. Some structural pruning should be done each winter to maintain a productive shape, improve yields, and prevent disease.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, you won't need to water regularly going forward, only in dry spells. It is better to water heavily and less frequently than little and often as this encourages deep root growth.
Feeding: No feeding is required.
Pest & Disease: Shows excellent resistance to the main pests and diseases for plum trees, including cracking. Keep an eye out for aphids and caterpillars, which can be washed away with soapy water.
Frost Protection: May require some protection from very late frosts as this can damage the flowers and reduce the fruit yield for that year. This will not cause lasting damage to the tree.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Bare Root. Our bare root trees are lifted fresh from the field. In winter, you can store for several weeks if kept in a cool, dark spot. In spring, plant within a few days of arrival.
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm inc. roots
Age on Arrival: Typically 18 to 36 months old
Rootstock: SJA rootstock. This limits the tree's height to a more manageable size.
Eventual Height: 5m
Time to First Crop: You may see your first damsons 4-5 years after planting, but you should not expect substantial crops for 10-15 years.