Plum Damson Merryweather

Prunus insititia 'Merryweather Damson'

£16.99
Supplied as Two year old trees
CODE EL055
Two year old trees
Delivery within 28 days
  • Suitable for planting in sunny locations
  • Suitable for growing in pots and containers
  • Attracts butterflies
  • Attracts birds
  • Autumn flowering time
  • Green foliage colour
  • White flowering Colour

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Product Description

Producing larger fruit than is usual, our Damson Merryweather variety is an incredibly popular choice and it's easy to see why. A vigorous spreading tree, it produces a heavy crop of delicious large dark purple-blue fruit that can be harvested from late August that is ideal for culinary dishes and desserts or eaten fresh from the tree. With the added attraction of beautiful dainty white blossoms in spring, this is a great investment as it will also attract birds and butterflies to the garden. We recommend planting in areas of fertile, well-drained soil in full sun where the tree will reach a mature height of four metres. Grafted onto St Julien root stock, this is an easily manageable fruit tree, where all of our varieties of Plum tree are self-fertile. Two-year-old bare root trees supplied. 

Order any two or more large fruit trees for only £13.99 each saving £2 per tree.

Plant Size

Mature Height 400 cm
Mature Spread 300 cm
Plant Spacing 400 cm

Planting Notes

Planting Make sure the roots are planted in well prepared soil, with enough room to develop.
Soil Type Moderately fertile, well drained soil and non acid soil

Growing at a glance…

Young trees must be watered thoroughly and sprinkle with fertilizer each spring. You can also mulch in April with rotted manure or compost around the base of the trunk. They should be planted in well sheltered locations. They will blossom and flower in Spring and fruit is normally ready to be picked throughout Autumn. All are self fertile.Fruit trees are suitable for planting in most types of moderately fertile, well drained soil, although they do not like acid soil. If possible prepare the ground some time in advance of planting. Open out holes and plant with enough space toaccommodate the roots without cramping them. Plant in a sunny location as they do not prosper too well in the shade. Make sure that you plant with a stake, as this will be needed for at least five years to help support the tree.

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