Fruit trees

Prunus domestica 'Blue Damson'

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Exposure
Full sun
Hardiness
Zone 4 to 8

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Common name'Blue Damson' Plum
FamilyRosaceae
TypeFruit tree
Botanical namePrunus domestica Blue Damson

Prunus domestica ‘Blue Damson’ is a traditional hardy plum tree well-suited to temperate and northern climates like Quebec, prized for its intense blue-violet fruits with firm, juicy, and tart flesh, excellent for cooking, jams, pies, and homemade preserves. This historic cultivar is distinguished by its white spring blossoms that attract bees and pollinators while enhancing the garden's ornamental value. With a rounded, well-branched habit, ‘Blue Damson’ integrates harmoniously into residential orchards, edible gardens, or sunny landscapes, with good cold tolerance. Easy to grow in full sun in well-drained soil, it combines hardiness, regular yields, and taste qualities for lovers of processing plums.

Prunus domestica 'Blue Damson'

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Minimum temperature

'-34°C

Watering

Moderate watering

Soil type

Well drained, fertile

Fertilization

Apply a balanced organic fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium in early spring (March-April). On sandy soil, a second application may be necessary in summer.

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

15–20 ft (4.5–6 m)

Width / spread

15–20 ft (4.5–6 m)

Flower color

White

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Growth rate

Slow growth

Bloom period

Spring

Fruiting

Bluish-purple plums, firm, juicy, and tart flesh for cooking, jams, and preserves

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

Yes