Description
The Westmorland damson is oval in cross-section (never round), blackish-purple in colour and as it approaches ripeness will be coated with a bloom of natural yeast often making the fruit more blue than purple. The Westmorland is thought to be a type of Shropshire prune (possibly the Blue Violet) but improved by the unique conditions in Westmorland and pollination by the wild Bullace and Sloe. A damson tree will develop different characteristics in different locations and the prevailing climate, and small variations may be observable within a distance of only a few miles. Thus, there is no authoritative identification process.For help with choosing the correct rootstock for your needs, please click here A Guide to Rootstocks
For help with choosing the correct size and shape, please click here A Guide to Fruit Tree Shapes
