Fruit tree comparisons
| Damson trees Aylesbury Prune | |
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| A traditional English damson, which used to be grown in the Vale of Aylesbury. | |
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Growing
| Damson trees Aylesbury Prune | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates Warm climates |
Using
| Damson trees Aylesbury Prune | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days |
| Cropping | Good |
| Food uses | Culinary |
Problems
| Damson trees Aylesbury Prune | |
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| Disease resistance | Average |
| Bacterial canker | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Damson trees Aylesbury Prune | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 |
| Blossom colour | White |
| Fruit colour | Blue - dark |
| Flesh colour | Golden / Yellow |