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Merryweather Damson tree

Owner: Peter

Location:  Eye, SUFFOLK, United Kingdom

Age:Planted in about 2008
Age of this tree:17 years
Rootstock:N/K
Soil:Loamy 
Climate at this location:Typical British but on the dry side of country
Pruning:Yes
Tree form:Central leader (widest at bottom)
Height:Up to 6ft / 2m
Cropping:Does not usually produce any fruit
Growth:This tree grows fairly well here
Herbicides:Manual treatment (hoeing and weeding)
Pesticides:Un-treated
Local pests:None

Owner's comments

Hasn't yet produced fruit.

Season records for this tree

  • 2012

    Spring blossom: 13 April
    Very cold & wet after blossom