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Shepherds Bullace

Shepherds Bullace is a traditional English bullace - effectively a type of damson. The fruits have an extremely sharp flavour and are ideal for cooking with. The flavour sweetens after hard frosts.

Cropping is usually very good and the tree is tough and reliable.

Prunus insititia

Shepherds Bullace damson trees for sale

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


How to grow

Shepherds Bullace is a traditional English bullace - effectively a type of damson. The fruits have an extremely sharp flavour and are ideal for cooking with. The flavour sweetens after hard frosts.

Cropping is usually very good and the tree is tough and reliable.



History

Shepherds Bullace is easy to grow, and needs little pruning.



Shepherds Bullace characteristics

  • Using

    • Picking season:Late
    • Cropping:Heavy
    • Keeping (of fruit):1 week
    • Food uses:Culinary

  • Growing

    • Gardening skill:Suitable for beginners
    • Self-fertility:Self-fertile
    • Flowering group:3
    • Pollinating others:Average
    • Vigour:Average vigour
    • Bearing regularity:Regular
    • Sunlight:Prefers full sun

  • Problems

    • Disease resistance:Good

  • Climate

    • Climate suitability:Temperate climates, Mild damp climates, Warm climates
    • Summer average maximum temperatures:Cool ( 20C - 24C / 68F - 75F), Warm (25C - 30C / 76F - 85F), Cold (< 20C / 67F)
    • Frost resistance of blossom:Some resistance

  • Identification

    • Country of origin:United Kingdom
    • Fruit colour:Purple - light