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Longforgan Scottish Damson

A late-season Scottish damson with rich, sweet-tart flavor, perfect for jams, jellies, and baking. The small, dark blue fruits cling tightly to the branches.

Basic Information

Species:

Damson

Variety:

Longforgan Scottish

Scientific Name:

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Longforgan'

Cramond Trees Location

Related Tree Tags:

33, 36

Location:

Cramond House 33, 36

More about the Tree

Uses and Benefits:

A late-season damson with rich, sweet-tart flavor, traditionally used in jams, jellies, and Scottish liqueurs. The wood is hard and close-grained, suitable for small turnings.

Fun facts:

So iconic it has its own festival in Perthshire.

The pits were once used to make dye.

Folklore claims planting one near a house wards off evil.

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