Damson 'Merryweather' | Prunus insititia - 150-170cm - 12lt Ornamental Grasses pale green with brown patches

pale green with brown patches pears in autumn

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

It thrives in full sun

scale-like leaves held in flat sprays

Damson 'Merryweather' | Prunus insititia - 150-170cm - 12lt Ornamental Grasses pale green with brown patchesPrunus 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,