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Damson ?Shropshire Prune? goes way back to the 17th century with its history, still providing modern growers a rewarding addition to gardens and edible allotment spaces. Harvest the blue-black fruits in late September, to enjoy their fresh and sharp taste eaten straight from the tree. Alternatively through cooking, the sharpness dulls down bringing out a rich, plum flavour. Ideal for making jams, wines and pies, the variety of Damson is hardy and very resilient, perfect for UK growing. Self-fertile, it does not need a pollinating partner to produce bumper crops every year. Plum rootstocks: VVA1 - Semi dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 2.5m (8'). St. Julien - Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of up to 4.5m (14'). This variety is self-fertile and does not require a pollination partner. Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years. Estimated time to best yields: 4 years.