Culinary plum
Also known as Shropshire Damson. Its origin is uncertain but it is probably English. It was recorded as Shropshire Damson in 1676. Fruits have a delicious flavour when cooked.
Synonyms:Shropshire Damson
Availability Material in the National Fruit Collection is available under license.
Accession name Damson, Prune (EMLA)
Flowering time 19th April 10% flowering 24th April Full (80%) flowering4th May 90% petal fall
Picking time Mid-Late September 1
Size small 1
Type Culinary 1
Shape Long 1
Fruit Weight 5.70 g 1
Skin Colour Violet blue 1
Stalk Length 11.96 mm 1
Stone Clingstone 1
References: 1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.