Shropshire Prune
The `Greengage of Damsons`, a native, British damson of the West Midlands. A small damson producing reliable crops. A Self-Fertile variety, thus only one damson required for the production of fruit. Supplied at 1.5 to 2.40 metres.
Please select from the drop down menu below which rootstock you want or tell us at checkout.
Month of Picking: Late-September
Type of Damson: Eating/Cooking
Self-fertile/Not self-fertile: This damson is self-fertile so there is no need for another damson for pollination
This damson is in flowering period is C3.
This will be suitable to act as a pollination partner for damsons in the flowering periods C2, C3 and C4.
This variety of damson tree is supplied in a container, which means that the tree can be planted any time of the year and with better results than either bare-root or rootballed trees.
If you are having trouble choosing which Shropshire Prune is best for you then close your eyes and stab at the screen?
If you are not that adventurous and want a more reasoned and considered approach then maybe the following will help.
Pixy will appeal to people with smaller gardens or growing spaces, find the word Pixy amusing, want to give a fruit gift to someone they know called Pixy, want their fruit quicker than a St Julien A option can supply it or they actually stabbed at the screen and hit Pixy. People that usually buy the St Julien A Bush are the allotmenteers, serious fruit producing, Volvo driving, flat cap welly wearing, full fat milk drinking, Salt of the earth type people. The open centre nature of the Bush allows more light and air into the centre which is good because any water is dried out quicker.
If you are Lord of the Manor, don't have children so the garden is your life, a garden is a piece of art not a source of food, then go for the Half Standard as they are just as fruit bearing but mostly aesthetically pleasing.
See What Our Customers Are Saying About Our Shropshire Prune Fruit Tree
Hi Alan, just to let you know that the *Shropshire Prune Damson tree arrived today as per a text message from the carrier. It’s looking very happy now it’s out of the box. Very best regards Gina 0820-26574
Damson 'Shropshire Prune' arrived safely yesterday - beautifully packed, and a beautiful young tree. I'm delighted with it !Kind regards Margaret Walty 0420
Another lovely tree, thank you. Congratulations as well on your promotion to Senior Dogsbody. I am a mere Junior Dogsbody, but hope one day to reach such a role. With best wishes, and thanks for an excellent service, Carl 0418
Thanks for your jolly email. The tree arrived in good order and looks to be in good shape. I will plant it when the snow goes away. We are in the Pyrenees and surrounded by white stuff at present. Will send cheery photos when planted. Getting over flu at present xx Gill Williams 0115
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Do I Need To Stake My Bare Root Fruit Tree?
9 out of 10 times the answer will be no, especially if under 200cm tall. However our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.
Climate Change
Climate Change has increased aesthetic foliage issues such as Powdery Mildew, Shothole, Rust, frost damage etc These are not terminal issues and will usually last a season or less. All trees are inspected before being sent out to ensure they are fundamentally healthy and will bounce back.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy.
Fruit Tree Heights
Taller does not mean more value for money. A 1 year old fruit tree can easily be substantially higher than a 2 year old, this is because they are hard pruned at 1 year old to create the desired shape. Some trees have over 100cm of height removed. They can then have another pruning at 2 years old to increase fruit growing real estate. Most fruit trees will benefit from having a third to half of the seasons new growth cut back in the Autumn to prevent long whippy branches which break easily. Age and pruning completed determine real value.
