Damson Merryweather Damson | StJulien A Bare Root

A good . Position: full sun Soil: will tolerate most soils, except very chalky or badly drained Rate of growth: average Ultimate size on St Julien A rootstock: 4 x 4m (12x12ft) Flowering period: April to May Hardiness: fully hardy If jam is your thing, then you won’t want to dodge this blue-skinned, yellow-fleshed damson with a juicy, acidic flavour. ‘Merryweather’ has a good resistance to silver leaf disease, and is self-fertile, but a pollination partner such as a plum or greengage nearby that flowers at the same time may improve quality and yield. Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Stone fruits like this damson should be pruned in the summer to avoid a disease called silver leaf which enters through cuts. If you prune in late summer, the sap is slowing but is still running fast enough to seal up any wounds. Check and remove any damaged, diseased or broken branches.