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Fruit tree comparison - Shropshire Prune
Damson trees
Shropshire Prune

The definitive English damson, Shropshire Prune has the rich astringent flavour typical of damsons.
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Growing


Damson trees
Shropshire Prune
Gardening skillBeginner
Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
Flowering group3
Disease resistanceGood
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Using


Damson trees
Shropshire Prune
Picking seasonMid
Season of use1 week
Food usesCulinary
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Climate


Damson trees
Shropshire Prune
Summer average maximum temperaturesCold (< 20C / 67F)
Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
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Identification


Damson trees
Shropshire Prune
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Period of origin1800 - 1849
Fruit colourBlue - dark
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