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Rivers Early Damson
An early-ripening damson with juicy, slightly astringent purple fruit. It’s excellent for preserves and winemaking, cropping heavily in late August.
Basic Information
Species:
Damson
Variety:
Rivers Early
Scientific Name:
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Rivers Early'
Cramond Trees Location
Related Tree Tags:
21, 23
Location:
Cramond House 21, 23
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More about the Tree
Uses and Benefits:
An early-ripening damson with high pectin content, making it ideal for jams and winemaking. The wood is tough and occasionally used for walking sticks or tool handles.
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Fun facts:
Named after Thomas Rivers, a 19th-century fruit breeder who also developed patio peaches.
The bloom has a honey-like fragrance.
Prone to "biennial bearing" - heavy crops only every other year.
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