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 24.95€
VVA-1 rootstock
Medium size (2.5m-3m after 10 years)
21-year maiden bare-root tree 24.95€
Wavit rootstock
Large size (3m-4m after 10 years)
31-year maiden bare-root tree 24.95€
St. Julien rootstock
Large size (3m-4m after 10 years)

Deliveries resume December 2020

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.

Picking seasonLate
CroppingHeavy
Keeping1 week
Fruit persistenceNormal ripening
Useful forCulinary
Gardening skillBeginner
Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
Flowering group3
Pollinating othersAverage
VigourAverage vigour
Bearing regularityRegular
SilverleafVery resistant
Disease resistanceGood
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