Shepherds Bullace bullace damson plum
Prunus insititia 'Shepherds Bullace bullace'
USDA zones5 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 15 feet tall12 to 15 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Shepherds Bullace bullace' damson plum (Prunus insititia 'Shepherds Bullace bullace') is a tree for hedges and fruit. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It is self-fertile, so one tree can set fruit on its own. The fruit is grown for culinary use and has good flavor. Bees and birds visit the white flowers.
Pairs well with Briar rose, Common broom, and Bluebell.