Farleigh

Farleigh is probably the heaviest-cropping of all the damsons. The fruit is quite small, but has the characteristic rich damson flavor when cooked.

Prunus insititia

Farleigh damson trees for sale

11-year maiden bare-root tree 33.95€
VVA-1 rootstock
Medium size (2.5m-3m after 10 years)
Out of stock
21-year maiden bare-root tree 33.95€
Wavit rootstock
Large size (3m-4m after 10 years)
Out of stock
31-year maiden bare-root tree 33.95€
St. Julien rootstock
Large size (3m-4m after 10 years)
Out of stock

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Farleigh is one of the hardiest of damsons, making it a good choice for difficult situations where other fruit trees may not flourish.

Discovered in Kent in the early 19th century.

Gardening skillBeginner
Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
Flowering group3
Pollinating othersAverage
Bearing regularityRegular
Picking seasonLate
CroppingHeavy
Keeping1 week
Useful forCulinary
Disease resistanceGood
SilverleafVery resistant
Climate typeTemperate climatesMild damp climates
Summer average maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)Cold (< 20C / 67F)
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Period of origin1800 - 1849
Flower colourWhite
Fruit colourBlue - dark
AwardsRHS Award of Garden Merit