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Prune Damson

syn. Shropshire Damson

Culinary · Plum · Prunus insititia L. · 1 accession

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.

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Picking time
Mid-Late September
Flowering
19th April (10%) · 24th April (full) · 4th May (petal fall)
NFC characterisation
Size
small
Type
Culinary
Shape
Long
Stone
Clingstone
Skin colour
Violet blue
Fruit weight
5.70 g
Stalk length
11.96 mm

Source · National Fruit Collection

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