- Botanical name: Prunus insititia 'Farleigh Damson'
- Common name: Plum
- Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Fruit, Deciduous
- Key features:
- Fruits
- Attractive to wildlife
Damsons are hardier forms of plum, making smaller, robust trees that are often used for windbreaks or hedging. They may also be trained on walls and grown as pyramids. Damsons will often crop heavily in soils and positions where larger plums fail, producing abundant rich fruits used for cooking or preserves.
Most varieties are very similar and partially self-fertile, yielding well if planted on their own. Prunus insititia ‘Farleigh Damson’, also known as ‘Farleigh’ and ‘Farleigh Prolific’, is one of the best, especially if pollinated with another variety. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
How to grow Prunus 'Farleigh Damson'
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Plant size
4m height
4m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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Do not Harvest in November |
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Do not Harvest in December |
Prunus 'Farleigh Damson' and wildlife
Prunus 'Farleigh Damson' is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers, provides shelter and habitat, makes a good wildlife hedge, has seeds for birds and is a caterpilar food plant.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Attractive to Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Prunus 'Farleigh Damson' poisonous?
Prunus 'Farleigh Damson' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
