Damson Tree Cultivars

Information about damson Tree Varieties (cultivars ) including pollination groups, type of fruit and cropping season

See Also - Damson Rootstocks | How to grow Damsons | Tree Forms

All damson fruit trees are pollinated by insects, however, unlike many other types of fruit trees, most are self pollinating so choosing the right damson tree cultivars is a relatively easy task and the only major consideration is one of personal preference as to the flavour. The information below will make it easy for you to choose suitable damson tree(s).

Most damson trees are self fertile, i.e. they pollinate themselves with no need for another tree however do make sure to confirm this with the nursery or outlet from where you are buying your tree.

Below is a chart showing some popular damson cultivars available

Damson Cultivar (named variety)	Use	Crop Season	Pollination group	Fertility	Colour
Blue Violet	Culinary	August	N/A	Self Fertile	Blue Black
Bradley's King	Culinary	Sept	N/A	Self Fertile	Purple
Farleigh Damson	Culinary	Sept	N/A	Part Self Fertile	Blue Black
Merryweather	Culinary	Sept	N/A	Self Fertile	Blue Black
Shropshire Prune	Culinary	Sept	N/A	Self Fertile	Blue Black

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