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Damson Merryweather Plum Fruit Tree | 4-5ft Bare Root Tree By Direct Plants

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Product Description

Discover the perfect orchard addition with this premium Merryweather Damson Plum Tree, supplied at 4–5ft tall by Direct Plants – an award-winning family nursery based in Norfolk, UK.

This high-quality bare root fruit tree is expertly grown and selected for its hardiness, heavy cropping, and rich, traditional flavour. Merryweather is the UK’s most popular damson variety – valued for its reliable yields, deep blue skin, and classic sharp-sweet taste that’s ideal for culinary use.

Damson Plum Tree
(SJA Rootstock – Semi-Dwarf, 10–13ft / 3–4m at maturity)

Merryweather – A dependable, dual-purpose damson producing medium to large fruits with dark blue-black skin and firm yellow-green flesh. The flavour is rich and tart when eaten fresh, mellowing beautifully when cooked. Perfect for jams, chutneys, wines, gins, and traditional British desserts. Ripens in September and stores well after picking. A hardy, self-fertile variety that crops heavily year after year – excellent for both small gardens and larger orchards.

What You Receive:

  • 1 high-quality bare root Merryweather Damson plum tree, approx. 4–5ft tall

  • Clearly labelled variety, root-wrapped in moist compost to ensure freshness

  • All bare root trees by Direct Plants are carefully root-wrapped in moist compost to keep them fresh and healthy for their journey from our nursery to your home

  • Shipped in Direct Plants’ bespoke protective packaging – no dry or exposed roots

  • Trees are grown in Norfolk, UK, by our experienced, award-winning nursery team

  • Grown with care and guaranteed quality – don’t settle for lower standards when you can invest in a tree that truly lasts

Whether you're a jam maker, gin infuser, or simply love the heritage of traditional fruit trees, the Merryweather Damson is a time-tested favourite that delivers full-bodied flavour and reliable performance.

Planting & Care Guide (Bare Root Trees):

Our trees are delivered root-wrapped in moist compost, ensuring they arrive nursery-fresh. This means you don’t need to plant immediately — they’ll stay fresh for several days or even several weeks, giving you time to plant at your convenience.

  • Soak roots (still wrapped or unwrapped) in a bucket of water for 1–2 hours before planting to hydrate

  • Dig a hole large enough to spread the roots comfortably, and position the tree so the graft union sits just above soil level

  • Backfill with soil, firm in gently, and water thoroughly

  • Stake if required, especially in exposed areas

  • Mulch around the base (avoiding the trunk) to retain moisture and suppress weeds

  • Keep well-watered through the first growing season. Prune lightly in winter to shape and encourage strong growth

With proper care, your Merryweather Damson tree will thrive and produce bountiful crops of rich, tangy fruit for many years to come.

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