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Prunus insititia 'Farleigh Damson'

Prunus insititia 'Farleigh Damson'

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PlumFruit, DeciduousFamily: Rosaceae

Height: 4mSpread: 4m
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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).

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Prunus ‘Farleigh damson’ and wildlife

Prunus ‘Farleigh damson’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers, provides shelter and habitat, has seeds for birds and makes a good wildlife hedge.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Prunus ‘Farleigh damson’ poisonous?

Prunus ‘Farleigh damson’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People