I am looking for damson plum trees can anyone help? east coast

13 years ago

We have been looking for damson plum trees here on the east coast since the trees that we have been getting our plums from are no longer in existence. Our search has been very frustrating either they have no idea what they are or they don't know where we can find them. they can be anywhere between P.A. and N.C. or S.C. coast. or even a company that carries them. If you can help us, please contact us at our email address. we would be forever greatful! Thank you. perrynewbegining@gmail.com

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mr.ed
13 years ago
Here are a few places online

http://www.grandpasorchard.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/trees.plantDetail/plant_id/16/index.htm

http://www.treesofantiquity.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22_39&products_id=331

http://www.davewilson.com/br40/br40_trees/plumPrune.html

http://www.naturehills.com/product/damson_plum.aspx

http://www.arborday.org/treeguide/TreeDetail.cfm?id=85
alan haigh
13 years ago
What is the advantage of a Damson over sweeter European types? I have some trees here on an orchard I manage loaded with tiny Damsons and no one wants them. When I've cooked them I don't find a more flavorful result and instead they have a slight bitterness and need much more sugar for culinary use. Three full sized trees loaded with these beautiful plums and they are all going to waste.

Maybe it's all you can easily grow further south of Euro types (I'm in southeastern NY). Plum curculio does seem less interested in them. Maybe I'm missing something. I can't imagine someone who has access to ripe, rich, sugar sweet Valor plums preferring Damson.
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Scott F Smith
13 years ago
They are supposed to make better jam since they have a higher skin-to-flesh ratio so there is relatively more skin flavor. I have not tested that theory as my Damson has not produced enough fruit to make jam.

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flora_uk
13 years ago
'I can't imagine someone who has access to ripe, rich, sugar sweet Valor plums preferring Damson.'

Harvestman, for eating raw no one would prefer them. But they are a wonderful jam fruit. In the UK they are useful in areas with rough weather as they are tough trees. They are not a substitute for dessert plums or even for cooking plums, they are essentially a preserving fruit .
franktank232
13 years ago
I've got an Imperial Epineuse that flowered for the first time this year. Of course it has no pollinator (oops!) so no fruit was set. I did notice it flowered a lot later then my other plums.
milehighgirl
13 years ago
I got Shropshire Damson from One Green World. It flowers very late. It's still young so I haven't tasted the fruit yet.

Here is a link that might be useful: Shropshire Damson
sautesmom Sacramento
13 years ago
Raintree has at least one kind of damson, Blues Jam.

Carla in Sac

Here is a link that might be useful: Raintree
denninmi
13 years ago
I had a Damson for many years. When dead, dead ripe, the eating quality out of hand is decent, not too dissimilar to a Stanley type plum. Before they get soft, amber colored, translucent flesh, they have too much astringency to be really palatable.

But, cooked, they are really great.
willwend
13 years ago
Last year we planted a Damson semi-dwarf we purchased from Stark Bros. Since we were within driving range, we were able to get a decent sized potted tree rather than a mail order stick. It is growing into a fine tree. Referencing some of the other responses, I've got to add that the reason for the Damson is wonderful jams. it is not the best plum for eating off the tree.

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