Damson 'Merryweather' | Prunus insititia - 150-170cm - 12lt Ornamental Grasses scale-like leaves held in flat

scale-like leaves held in flat sprays

bronze-green when young

It thrives in full sun

except very wet or chalky

white flowers cover the tree in late spring and are followed by attractive clusters of deep red berries that persist on thorny branches for a long time

Damson 'Merryweather' | Prunus insititia - 150-170cm - 12lt Ornamental Grasses scale-like leaves held in flatPrunus insititia 'Merryweather Damson' is a vigorous, compact, spreading, deciduous damson tree with simple, green leaves, white spring flowers, and heavy crops of very large, blue black fruits with juicy, acidic flavour, ripe in late summer. The fruits can be eaten fresh but are mostly used for culinary purposes, ideal for making jams and preserves. Attractive to birds and butterflies. Prunus insititia 'Merryweather Damson' grows best in neutral,