{"product_id":"prunus-domestica-damson","title":"Prunus domestica 'Damson'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA traditional, richly flavoured plum ideal for jams, preserves, and home orchards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrunus domestica \u003cstrong\u003e‘Damson’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic, much‑loved fruit tree known for its \u003cstrong\u003esmall, dark blue‑purple plums\u003c\/strong\u003e with a rich, tangy flavour. Highly prized for \u003cstrong\u003ejam‑making, chutneys, baking, and preserves\u003c\/strong\u003e, Damsons have been a staple of traditional orchards for generations. The fruits ripen in \u003cstrong\u003elate summer to early autumn\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing reliable, heavy crops even in cooler climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis hardy, disease‑resistant tree is easy to grow and performs exceptionally well in Irish conditions. Its spring blossom is attractive to pollinators, while the tree’s compact, tidy habit makes it suitable for \u003cstrong\u003egardens, orchards, and mixed fruit plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Traditional_damson_plum_varieties\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eTraditional damson plum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — rich, tangy flavour perfect for preserves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Heavy_cropping_fruit_trees\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eHeavy cropping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — reliable yields year after year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Best_plums_for_jam_making\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eExcellent for cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for jams, chutneys, and baking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Pollinator_friendly_fruit_trees\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003ePollinator friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — attractive white spring blossom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Hardy_fruit_trees_for_Ireland\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eHardy \u0026amp; disease‑resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — thrives in Irish climates with minimal care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partially self‑fertile (better crops with a compatible plum or gage)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late August to September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, dark blue‑purple; richly flavoured and ideal for cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well‑drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in summer to maintain shape and encourage fruiting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy throughout Ireland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Murphy's Garden Centre \u0026 Hedging","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58189210583424,"sku":"MGC-0005","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/8157\/5040\/files\/plumtree.jpg?v=1780397281","url":"https:\/\/murphysgardencentrehedging.com\/products\/prunus-domestica-damson","provider":"MURPHYS GARDEN CENTRE AND HEDGING","version":"1.0","type":"link"}