Damson 'Merryweather' | Prunus insititia - 150-170cm - 12lt Ornamental Grasses white flowers cover the tree

white flowers cover the tree in late spring and are followed by attractive clusters of deep red berries that persist on thorny branches for a long time

bronze-green when young

that turn spectacularly scarlet-red in autumn

or for growing in containers

It thrives in full sun

Damson 'Merryweather' | Prunus insititia - 150-170cm - 12lt Ornamental Grasses white flowers cover the treePrunus insititia 'Merryweather Damson' is a vigorous, compact, spreading, deciduous damson tree with simple, green leaves, white spring flowers, and heavy crops of very large, blue black fruits with juicy, acidic flavour, ripe in late summer. The fruits can be eaten fresh but are mostly used for culinary purposes, ideal for making jams and preserves. Attractive to birds and butterflies. Prunus insititia 'Merryweather Damson' grows best in neutral,