PlantFiles: European Plum, Damson, Bullace
Prunus domestica

I have a Blue Damson. It grows well in heavy clay soil with a pH of around 7.5. It's completed two seasons of growth since I bought it as a grafted whip. Blooms in late March here. Has not set fruit yet but I am hopeful for next season.

This is not a tree of any ornamental value. It is ugly and attracts tons of aphids that stain everything underneath. If you have an orchard, perhaps you should plant a plum tree. Otherwise, there isn't a sensible reason to do it in the home landscape.

It bears heavily when small. I found the ripe fruits to be juicy and flavorful.

Trees are somewhat smallish and are self-pollinating. The fruit ripens at the end of August to early September. There are some improved varieties now, such as 'Blue Damson' and 'French Damson'.

A marble sized blue black freestone plum, that has solid dry flesh. In my youth youth it was highly prized for making Damson preserves, Jelly, and Jam. It is not one that I consider fit for fresh eating as it is not only dry but sour. Very prolific bearer.