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King of the Damsons

King of the Damsons
  • Picking season: Late
  • Self-fertility: Self-fertile

King of the Damsons, also known as Bradley's King is a large purple-blue damson which ripens in September. The flavor is less bitter than most damsons.

Prunus insititia

King of the Damsons damson trees for sale

  • 1-year maiden bare-root tree 24.95€
    St. Julien rootstock
    Large size (3m-4m after 10 years)
    Out of stock

How to grow

Suitable for most areas of the UK.

History

Nottinghamshire, 1880s.

King of the Damsons characteristics

  • Using

    • Picking season:Late
    • Cropping:Heavy
    • Keeping:1 week
    • Fruit persistence:Normal ripening
    • Useful for:Culinary

  • Growing

    • Gardening skill:Beginner
    • Self-fertility:Self-fertile
    • Flowering group:2
    • Pollinating others:Average
    • Vigour:Vigorous
    • Bearing regularity:Regular

  • Problems

    • Silverleaf:Very resistant
    • Disease resistance:Good

  • Climate

    • Climate type:Temperate climatesMild damp climates
    • Summer average maximum temperatures:Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)Cold (< 20C / 67F)

  • Identification

    • Country of origin:United Kingdom
    • Period of origin:1900 - 1949
    • Flower colour:White
    • Fruit colour:Blue - dark