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Farleigh damson trees

Prunus insititia
Farleigh damsons
Farleigh has received the RHS Award of Garden MeritFarleigh is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Picking season: Late
  • Self-fertility: Self-fertile
  • Flowering group: 3

Farleigh is a traditional English damson, and one of the heaviest-cropping of all the damsons.

The abundant fruit has the characteristic rich damson flavour when cooked.

It is also very cold-hardy and a good choice if you want to grow a fruit tree in a difficult situation.

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Farleigh organic damson trees - graft to order

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    History

    Farleigh was discovered in the county of Kent in the early 19th century.


    Farleigh characteristics

    • What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Farleigh?Beginner
    • Is Farleigh self-fertile?Self-fertile
    • What flowering group is Farleigh?3
    • What is the overall disease resistance of Farleigh?Good
    • Picking periodmid-September
    • What season do you pick Farleigh?Late
    • How long can you keep Farleigh in a fridge?1 week
    • Food usesCulinary
    • Cling-stoneClingstone
    • Summer average maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)Cold (< 20C / 67F)
    • Where does Farleigh originate from?United Kingdom
    • When was Farleigh first introduced?1800 - 1849
    • What colour is the blossom of Farleigh?White
    • Fruit colourBlue - dark

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