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Potted Krikon Damson European Plum

Available only for pick-up at nursery.

History: Little is known about this particular variety aside from that it's a Damson plum that originated in Sweden. 'Krikon' is the Swedish word for 'damson.'

Why We Grow It: Although its history is a bit of a mystery, we can certainly tell you that this is the best plum variety for very cold regions. It produces small round deep purple fruit that are good for cooking, preserving, and making jam. The flesh has a spicy, sweet flavour although some do not find it that great for fresh eating. Compared to regular Damson's Krikon Damson is a bit smaller, and more flavourful.

        $90.00

        Rootstock:
        Size:

        1 low in stock

        Fruit Traits:

        Recommended Use: Fresh eating, cooking, preserving

        Fruit Size: Small

        Storage: Keeps about a week in the fridge.

        Harvest: September - Mid

        Plant Traits:

        Canadian Hardiness Zone: 3

        Soil Preferance: Sandy loam and loam, like plenty or organic material. Prefers average to moist conditions with well-drained soils, avoid planting anywhere that floods for more than two weeks in the spring.

        Flowering Time: Middle

        Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating, this variety will produce fruit without a European plum tree of a different variety but will produce more and better fruit if one is present

        Sun/Shade Requirements: Full sun (approx. 8-10 hours of sun daily)

        General Growth Habit: Upright growth habit, very hardy. Preforms quite well in our test orchard.

        Reminder: Potted plants are available for pick-up only!

        Potted plants are only available for pick-up at the nursery. They unfortunately cannot be shipped due to the size and weight of the pots.

        Most potted plants will fit into most vehicles. If you are ordering a 16gal potted plant, we would recommend bringing a larger vehicle (van, SUV, pickup truck) and having someone to help you unload it.

        When Will My Order Be Ready?

        Potted plants are generally available for pickup 1-2 business days after you place your order and we will send you a notice once everything is ready. All potted plants must be picked up within one month of the order being placed.

        Potted plants are available for purchase at the nursery from April to mid-October.

        Potted plants vary in size and age, but we typically pot berries and smaller seedlings in 1-3 gallon pots and larger grafted trees in 5-16 gallon pots. The size of our potted plants generally fall into the following ranges based on pot size:

        • 1gal pots - 1-3ft tall
        • 2 or 3gal pots - 1.5-3ft tall
        • 5gal pots - 3-7ft tall
        • 8gal pots - 4-7ft tall
        • 16gal pots - 6-8ft tall

        All sizes include the pots.

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