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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: jokey on August 26, 2014, 16:03:47

Title: which damson tree?
Post by: jokey on August 26, 2014, 16:03:47
hi all,

I'm looking on buying 3 new 3year old damsons trees as mine have canker and need replacing.  i mainly use them for wine and jam can anyone recommend a good variety and where would be best to get them from, i'm in northwest uk

thanks

jo x
Title: Re: which damson tree?
Post by: Obelixx on August 31, 2014, 18:00:35
There are many varieties of damson and some will suit your local climate better than others.

A query on the RHS Plant Finder produced this list - https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/Search-Results?query=Damson with suppliers.

There is also a damson day in Cumbria - http://www.golakes.co.uk/do/food-and-drink/article-damson-day.aspx where you could talk to people about the best varieties.   There is also a damson association mentioned in the blurb where you could probably get advice.