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
33.95€ St. Julien rootstock Large size (3m-4m after 10 years)
Out of stock
Next deliveries
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How to grow
Suitable for most areas of the UK.
History
Nottinghamshire, 1880s.
King of the Damsons characteristics
Gardening skillBeginner
Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
Flowering group2
Pollinating othersAverage
Bearing regularityRegular
Picking seasonLate
CroppingHeavy
Keeping1 week
Useful forCulinary Free-stone.
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)