{"product_id":"plum","title":"Plum - 'Prunus Domestica 'Damson' Tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlum 'Damson' is a traditional European variety prized for its reliable harvests and richly flavoured fruit. Producing an abundance of small oval plums with deep blue skin and golden-yellow flesh, this hardy tree is ideal for home orchards and edible gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit has a pleasantly tart flavour when picked and develops a sweeter taste as it fully ripens. Damsons are excellent for bottling, preserving, jams, sauces, baking, and cooking, making them one of the most versatile plum varieties available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing to approximately 5m high and 3m wide, this compact deciduous tree is self-fertile, meaning it will produce fruit without the need for another pollinator. It thrives in full sun and moist, well-drained soil and performs particularly well in cooler climates, where it produces heavy crops year after year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name: Damson Plum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrunus domestica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 'Damson'\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 5m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpread: 3m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabit: Rounded deciduous tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage: Deciduous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Colour: White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit: Small blue plums with yellow flesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition: Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Moisture: Moist, well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExposure: Sheltered sites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsage: Fruit production, preserving, bottling, cooking, baking, and home orchards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination: Self-fertile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Size: 14L pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade: 1.25m to 1.5m tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy and reliable crops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf-fertile variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for jams, bottling, and cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit sweetens as it ripens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy and well suited to cooler climates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive spring blossom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to grow and maintain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for home orchards and edible gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly available in the Canterbury area. Hand delivery is guaranteed; packaging may vary depending on quantity ordered. Safe and secure arrangements to be made directly with the customer. Pick up is also an option if suitable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leading Landscapes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44546983460957,"sku":null,"price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4136\/8413\/files\/ChatGPTImageJun25_2026_01_05_51PM.png?v=1782351071","url":"https:\/\/www.leadinglandscapes.store\/products\/plum","provider":"Leading Landscapes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}