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Fruit tree comparison - Merryweather
Damson trees
Merryweather

Merryweather is a very popular damson, with unusually large fruit, one of the hardiest of fruit trees.
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Growing


Damson trees
Merryweather
Gardening skillBeginner
Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
Flowering group3
Pollinating othersAverage
Climate suitabilityTemperate climates
Mild damp climates
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Using


Damson trees
Merryweather
Picking seasonMid
Keeping (of fruit)1 week
CroppingHeavy
Food usesCulinary
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Problems


Damson trees
Merryweather
Disease resistanceGood
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Identification


Damson trees
Merryweather
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Period of origin1900 - 1949
Blossom colourWhite
Fruit colourBlue - dark
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