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Damson
They make good windbreaks and hedges, though they are not likely to fruit well if they are very exposed. A hardy, tree, largely untroubled by pests and diseases. Damsons are mostly self-fertile and cross-pollinate with plums. Damsons succeed where most plums would fail. It has a spicy, tart flavour. The Damson plum has a small, oval fruit, and is good for canning. They are semi-shade tolerant and they grow to 12-14 ft. The dark purple skin covers the golden yellow flesh. Damsons are used for cooking, jam & wine making. ... additional information
Castleton Dual purpose -- a fine early dessert plum, but also an excellent processing variety. The Castleton prune fruit is of medium size that rarely split. The prunes are early and are a high quality blue plum, ripening a month before Empress. It is one of the best eating prune available. This prune tree is very productive and is relatively small. Castleton prunes are freestone; pit does not shatter or split. |
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