Shropshire Prune Damson tree
Owner: Hugh
Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon, WARWICKSHIRE, United Kingdom
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| Age: | Planted in about |
| Rootstock: | SJA |
| Soil: | Neutral to light |
| Climate at this location: | Warm and sheltered |
| Pruning: | No pruning |
| Tree form: | Half-standard |
| Height: | Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m |
| Cropping: | Medium crops |
| Growth: | This tree grows fairly well here |
| Herbicides: | Un-treated |
| Pesticides: | Un-treated |
| Local pests: | None |
Owner's comments
A small tree until now in the shadow of a very large Acer. This has been reduced last winter so 2011 has seen a more vigorous growth and good blossom.Season records for this tree
2011
Spring blossom: 5 April
Harvest: 4th week July
A good harvest this year. A full basket of good tasting fruit.2010
Spring blossom: 15 April
Harvest: 2nd week August
Very light crop2009
Spring blossom: 19 April
Harvest: 3rd week August
Heavy crop from a very small tree