Damson St Julian rootstock in 3m square space

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missmoneypenny

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Damson St Julian rootstock in 3m square space
« on: December 08, 2019, 11:45 »
I covet a damson tree ( Farleigh specifically as I want to make jam) but am finding it impossible to get hold of a dwarfing rootstock damson. The next up is half standard bush on st Julian rootstock. The space is roughly 3m square, it could grow beyond that but would start to cast shade on my planting areas.
Is it possible to contain growth by pruning carefully? Or is it likely to turn into a bit of a monster? Any advice gratefully received.

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Re: Damson St Julian rootstock in 3m square space
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2019, 09:58 »
Keepers supply Farleigh on S-766 semi dwarfing, no stock available this year though.

You can prune to the size you want and can manage, the only real concern is introducing decease when doing it.

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Re: Damson St Julian rootstock in 3m square space
« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2019, 11:23 »
Thanks Lardman, it’s useful to know that disease is a consideration when pruning. I have found that the dwarfing rootstocks are hard to come by, they are all gone already ( certainly from the reputable nurseries).

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Re: Damson St Julian rootstock in 3m square space
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2019, 10:20 »
If you can wait a year you could put in a special request I’m sure a good nursery would do this for you as it’s no extra work.

Or I would buy a plum on the dwarf root stock and stick with that.


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