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5ft Dwarfing Merryweather Damson Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

5ft Dwarfing Merryweather Damson Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

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

5ft Dwarfing Merryweather Damson Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

Name: 5ft Dwarfing Merryweather Damson Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178759242107_55626512073083
Price: 44.99 GBP
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Highlights
Variety Specifications
Planting & Care

Produces impressively large, plump damsons with a juicy, tart flavour.
Ideal for cooking, creating rich sauces, and making delicious preserves.
Enjoy the tangy, mildly sweet flavour fresh from the tree when fully ripe.
A robust and healthy tree with strong resistance to diseases.
Harvest your bountiful crop in September.
Self-fertile for reliable crops, even without a pollination partner.

Species: Prunus domestica (Plum)
Features: Disease resistant, Heritage, Self-fertile
Flowering Time: April, May
Harvest Time: September
Position: Full sun
Eventual Height: 3m
Eventual Spread: 4m
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, loamy soil.
Tasting Notes: Juicy and acidic, cooks down into a rich puree.
Pollination: Self-fertile (Pollination Group 3).
Pruning: Requires some structural pruning in winter.

Planting: Can be planted at any time of year. Choose a spot in full sun with well-drained, loamy soil. Avoid sites with poor drainage.
Hardiness: This is a hardy tree, but flowers may require some protection from very late frosts, which can reduce the fruit yield for that year.
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.
Pruning: Prune each winter to ensure the tree maintains a productive shape, which can improve yields and help prevent disease.
Pollination: This variety is self-fertile and does not require a pollination partner. However, yields may be improved if a suitable tree from pollination groups 2, 3, or 4 is nearby.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Bare Root Tree
Rootstock: Pixy rootstock (grows up to 3m)
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm including roots
Age: Dispatched at 18 to 36 months old.
Professionally pruned before shipping for a strong, bushy shape.

Highlights

Produces impressively large, plump damsons with a juicy, tart flavour.
Ideal for cooking, creating rich sauces, and making delicious preserves.
Enjoy the tangy, mildly sweet flavour fresh from the tree when fully ripe.
A robust and healthy tree with strong resistance to diseases.
Harvest your bountiful crop in September.
Self-fertile for reliable crops, even without a pollination partner.

Variety Specifications

Species: Prunus domestica (Plum)
Features: Disease resistant, Heritage, Self-fertile
Flowering Time: April, May
Harvest Time: September
Position: Full sun
Eventual Height: 3m
Eventual Spread: 4m
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, loamy soil.
Tasting Notes: Juicy and acidic, cooks down into a rich puree.
Pollination: Self-fertile (Pollination Group 3).
Pruning: Requires some structural pruning in winter.

Planting & Care

Planting: Can be planted at any time of year. Choose a spot in full sun with well-drained, loamy soil. Avoid sites with poor drainage.
Hardiness: This is a hardy tree, but flowers may require some protection from very late frosts, which can reduce the fruit yield for that year.
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.
Pruning: Prune each winter to ensure the tree maintains a productive shape, which can improve yields and help prevent disease.
Pollination: This variety is self-fertile and does not require a pollination partner. However, yields may be improved if a suitable tree from pollination groups 2, 3, or 4 is nearby.

Product Specifications