{"title":"Damson Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eDamsons are among the easiest and most rewarding fruit trees to grow. Our damson trees bring clouds of white spring blossom for early bees, followed in late summer and autumn by heavy crops of small, rich, tart fruit that's perfect for jams, jellies, crumbles, chutneys and homemade damson gin. Tough, hardy and naturally compact, they cope well with cooler and more exposed gardens where other plums may struggle. Many varieties are self-fertile, so a single tree will crop on its own. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, and prune in summer to keep your tree healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"damson-prunus-farleigh-12l-st-julien-a-1","title":"Damson (Prunus) Farleigh 12L St. Julien A","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor sheer reliability, few fruit trees can match the Farleigh damson. This old Kentish variety holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit and has been a cottage garden favourite for generations. White spring blossom, a welcome early source of nectar for bees, is followed each September by branches laden with small, dusky blue-black damsons. Their sharp, rich flavour really comes alive when cooked, so they're ideal for jams, jellies, pies, chutneys and damson gin. It also crops heavily year after year, so there's usually plenty to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFarleigh is self-fertile, so you only need one tree, though having another plum, gage or damson nearby will increase the crop. Grafted onto semi-vigorous St. Julien A rootstock, it makes a compact, bushy tree of around 3.5–4m that suits most gardens. It's also a tough variety: very hardy, less troubled by spring frosts than many plums, and resistant to silver leaf. Its dense, spurred branches make a useful hedgerow or wildlife tree too. Plant in full sun in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, and prune only in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf. Fully hardy (RHS H6). The fruit is delicious cooked, but the stones and leaves shouldn't be eaten, so keep those out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied in a 12-litre pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58804160692598,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Farleigh_162877dd-c18d-4407-a4da-23a3a8f803d0.jpg?v=1790170524"},{"product_id":"damson-prunus-farleigh-half-standard","title":"Damson (Prunus) Farleigh Half Standard","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFarleigh is a traditional English damson from Kent and one of the most dependable fruit trees you can grow. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. In spring it's covered in white blossom that bees love, and in September it produces heavy crops of small, blue-black damsons with a rich, tart flavour that's perfect for jams, jellies, crumbles, chutneys and homemade damson gin. The fruits may be small, but the crop is so generous that a single tree gives you plenty to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis half standard has a clear trunk of around 1.2m beneath a well-branched crown. It grows into a classic freestanding orchard-style tree of around 4m, with room to mow or plant beneath, which suits lawns, larger gardens and small orchards. Farleigh is self-fertile, so it will crop on its own, although another plum, gage or damson nearby for cross-pollination will boost the harvest. It's very hardy and copes well with cooler, more exposed spots. Its blossom is less prone to frost damage than many plums, and it shows good resistance to silver leaf. Plant in full sun in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, stake firmly for the first few years, and prune only in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf. Fully hardy (RHS H6). The fruit is delicious cooked, but the stones and leaves shouldn't be eaten, so keep those out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58804165050742,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Farleigh_162877dd-c18d-4407-a4da-23a3a8f803d0.jpg?v=1790170524"},{"product_id":"damson-prunus-merryweather","title":"Damson (Prunus) Merryweather","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMerryweather is the damson for anyone who wants bigger fruit. This much-loved English variety holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit and produces generous crops of relatively large, blue-black damsons in late summer. Cooked, they have the rich, tangy damson flavour that's so good in jams, jellies, pies, crumbles, chutneys and damson gin. Left to ripen fully on the tree, they are sweet enough to enjoy fresh as well. In spring the branches are covered in white blossom that bees love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMerryweather is self-fertile, so a single tree will fruit on its own, although another plum, gage or damson nearby will boost the crop. Grown on semi-vigorous St Julian A rootstock, it forms a strong, spreading tree of around 4–5m, which suits medium to larger gardens and small orchards, and annual pruning keeps it in shape. Like most damsons it is tough and hardy, but the blossom appreciates a sheltered spot away from late frosts. Plant in full sun in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, water well during dry spells while the tree establishes, and thin the fruit in heavy years to protect the branches. Prune only in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf. Fully hardy (RHS H6). The fruit is delicious, but the stones and leaves shouldn't be eaten, so keep those out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58804173668726,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Merryweather1.jpg?v=1790171127"},{"product_id":"damson-prunus-merryweather-half-standard","title":"Damson (Prunus) Merryweather Half Standard","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMerryweather is the damson to choose if you want bigger fruit. This much-loved English variety holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit, and in late summer it produces generous crops of relatively large, blue-black damsons. Cooked, they have the rich, tangy damson flavour that's perfect for jams, jellies, pies, crumbles, chutneys and damson gin, and when left to ripen fully on the tree they're sweet enough to eat fresh. In spring the branches are covered in white blossom that bees love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis half standard has a clear trunk of around 1.2m beneath a well-branched crown. It grows into a classic freestanding orchard-style tree with a naturally vigorous, spreading habit, with room to mow or plant beneath, which suits lawns, larger gardens and small orchards. Merryweather is self-fertile, so it will crop on its own, although another plum, gage or damson nearby will boost the harvest. Plant in full sun in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, in a spot sheltered from late frosts, and stake firmly for the first few years. Water well during dry spells while the tree establishes, and thin the fruit in heavy years to protect the branches. Prune only in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf. Fully hardy (RHS H6). The fruit is delicious, but the stones and leaves shouldn't be eaten, so keep those out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58804184220022,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Merryweather.jpg?v=1790171128"},{"product_id":"damson-prunus-shropshire-prune-12l","title":"Damson (Prunus) Shropshire Prune 12L","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShropshire Prune is widely regarded as the finest-flavoured damson of all. It's a traditional English variety that holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Its oval, blue-black fruits are larger than many damsons and have a wonderfully rich, spicy tang when cooked, which makes them perfect for jams, jellies, pies, crumbles, chutneys and, famously, damson gin. It crops regularly and generously from late summer. Its white spring blossom is a favourite with bees, and because it flowers late it usually escapes spring frosts, which makes it an excellent choice for colder gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShropshire Prune is self-fertile, so a single tree will crop on its own, although another plum, gage or damson nearby will boost the harvest. It forms a vigorous but neat, upright tree that suits most gardens and small orchards, and needs little more than light shaping. Plant in full sun in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, and water well during dry spells while the tree establishes. Prune only in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf. Fully hardy (RHS H6). The fruit is delicious cooked, but the stones and leaves shouldn't be eaten, so keep those out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied in a 12-litre pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58804219019638,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Shropshire.jpg?v=1790171401"},{"product_id":"damson-prunus-shropshire-prune-half-standard","title":"Damson (Prunus) Shropshire Prune Half Standard","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShropshire Prune is widely considered the finest-flavoured of all damsons. It's a traditional English variety that holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Its oval, blue-black fruits are larger than many damsons, and when cooked they develop a wonderfully rich, spicy tang that's perfect for jams, jellies, pies, crumbles, chutneys and damson gin. It crops regularly and generously from late summer. The white spring blossom is a magnet for bees, and because it flowers late it usually escapes spring frosts, which makes it an excellent choice for colder gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis half standard has a clear trunk of around 1.2m beneath a well-branched crown. It grows into a classic freestanding orchard-style tree, with room to mow or plant beneath, which suits lawns, larger gardens and small orchards. Shropshire Prune is self-fertile, so it will crop on its own, although another plum, gage or damson nearby will boost the harvest. It has a vigorous but neat, upright habit and needs little more than light shaping. Plant in full sun in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, stake firmly for the first few years, and water well during dry spells while the tree establishes. Prune only in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf. Fully hardy (RHS H6). The fruit is delicious cooked, but the stones and leaves shouldn't be eaten, so keep those out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58804271841654,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Shropshire.jpg?v=1790171401"},{"product_id":"damson-prunus-sweet-prune","title":"Damson (Prunus) Sweet Prune","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSweet Prune is a traditional continental variety, also known as Quetsche d'Alsace, and is the classic German \"Hauszwetsche\" used in plum cakes across Europe. White blossom in late spring, popular with bees, is followed by generous crops of oval, dark purple fruits with greeny-yellow flesh. The flavour is sweeter and milder than a traditional English damson, lightly spiced with a subtle tang. The fruits are ideal for baking because their firm, drier flesh holds its shape in tarts and cakes, and they're also excellent for jams, compotes and drying into homemade prunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSweet Prune is self-fertile, so a single tree will crop on its own, although another plum, gage or damson nearby will boost the harvest. It forms a robust, vigorous tree that suits most gardens and small orchards. Plant in full sun in a spot sheltered from cold, drying winds, in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in early spring, and water well during dry spells while the tree establishes. Prune lightly in summer to keep an open shape and reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker. Fully hardy. The fruit is delicious, but the stones and leaves shouldn't be eaten, so keep those out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58804285768054,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Sweet_Prune.jpg?v=1790171716"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/collections\/Farleigh.jpg?v=1790170509","url":"https:\/\/www.pengellygardencentre.co.uk\/collections\/damson-trees.oembed","provider":"PengellyGardenCentre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}