| Dimensions | Regular carton size |
|---|---|
| Rootstock | St Julien A maiden (moderate) |
| Type of Plum | Culinary |
| Picking Time | Late August |
| Pollination Group | C |
| Pollination Requirements | Self-fertile |
Merryweather Damson
A cross between a damson and a plum. Blue/black bloomy fruits are round oval. The flesh is green yellow with a damson flavour.
Picking time – mid September
Pollination group – C
£26.00
We supply rootstocks once they have been harvested and sorted, between February and March. You can advance order from December onwards. When you order we will acknowledge, then take payment within two days. We will then contact you once we are ready to arrange delivery or collection.
Merryweather is in fact a cross between a Damson and a plum. It’s blue/black bloomy fruits are round oval, unlike most Damsons whose fruits are usually oval and taper to either end. The flesh is green yellow with a damson flavour though not as intense as the other varieties offered. Self fertile.
Picking time – mid September Pollination group – C
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