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Damson Tree - Description
- Bare Root Damson Tree
- Damson Plum
- Prunus Domestica
- Type: Culinary Damson
- Rootstock: Colt (Semi-Vigorous)
- Form: Bare Root Plant
- Plant Size
- Height: 70cm
- Girth: 10cm
- 2 Year Old
- Spacing Distance: 6 Metres Apart
- Discounts on 5+ Damson Trees
Delivery - Important Note - Please Read
- We can only deliver orders of this product by Fastway couriers
- Please do not choose DPD as your courier for orders containing this item
Damson Tree - Characteristics
- Final Height: 5 metres
- Can be trained to form a 'V' shaped, open canopy
- Alternatively, if left to grow, damson trees will form a natural 'standard' habit
- Self fertile, meaning these plants will pollinate themselves
- Small, firm plum like fruits, oval or oblong in shape
- Skin Colour: Dark Blues
- Flavour: Dry, Sour taste
- Flesh Colour: Cream
- Growth Rate: Fast growing & with big yields
- Flowering: Spring flowering
- Harvest: September
- Very hardy tree
Colt Rootstock - Advantages
- Growth Rate: Semi-vigorous
- Growth Habit / Training: Bush, half standard, fans
- Suitable spacing: 6m
- For larger gardens
- Soil: Happy in most soil types
- Fruiting starts after 3 - 4 years
- Colt rootstock encourages better fruiting & more yields
Damsons - Uses
- Can be eaten directly off the tree if allowed to ripen
- Damsons can be dried to make prunes
- Mostly damsons are used in jams
- Or make damson gin or brandy
- Damsons are packed full of nutrition
Damson Tree - Planting Instructions
Planting Time
- Plant as soon as possible
- Bare root planting season is October to March
- Do not plant in frozen ground
Positioning Trees
- Damsons like a warm spot that is sheltered from the wind
- Either a south or west facing site is most ideal
- Avoid shaded, exposed areas & frost pockets
- Prepare planting hole adding farm yard manure
- Spread roots and ensure plant's root ball is at the right depth
- Because damsons are prolific fruiters, you should only require one or 2 trees
After Care
- Water before planting - soak for 10 minutes
- Water again after planting
- If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
- Weeding is also essential, especially bind weed which can quickly smoother a young tree
- After 2 years, check the tree stakes to ensure they are not too tight around the tree
Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
- Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (3-4 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
