Fruit tree comparisons
Damson trees Blue Violet | |
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A traditional Westmorland damson variety - unusually sweet and early-ripening for a damson. | |
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Growing
Damson trees Blue Violet | |
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Gardening skill | Beginner |
Self-fertility | Self-fertile |
Flowering group | 3 |
Pollinating others | Average |
Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
Damson trees Blue Violet | |
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Picking season | Early |
Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week |
Cropping | Good |
Food uses | Culinary |
Problems
Damson trees Blue Violet | |
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Disease resistance | Good |
Identification
Damson trees Blue Violet | |
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Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
Blossom colour | White |
Fruit colour | Blue - dark |