Langley Bullace
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Langley Bullace
Raised by the nurseryman Veitch of Langley, UK and introduced 1902. Received the RHS Award of Merit in 1902 and First Class Certificate in 1904. The name bullace continues to be used for this fruit although it is closer to the damsons in all respects.
Round to oblong fruit. Large for a bullace and more like a small damson. Blue-black bloomy skin. Firm, green flesh. Clinging stone. Sharp damson like flavour. Good for culinary use as a damson.
Vigorous tree. Very unusual growth habit. Branches tend to grow downwards from the trunk and become twisted.
Characteristics of Langley Bullace Trees:
Rich soil is important - dig in plenty of good manure and compost before planting. Soil drainage must be good. The more sun your trees get the better your crops will be. Your trees are very hardy and suitable for Scotland & the North.
Pollination Partners for Langley Bullace:
Your trees are self fertile and don't need a pollination partner.
You will see the Langley Bullace listed as a damson in some places. Some people call it a damson due its deep, purple-black colour, others call it a bullace because of its small size. It is probably most correct to call it a small damson, but this just goes to show that nature does not conform to some human definitions!
Raised by the nurseryman Veitch of Langley, UK and introduced 1902. Received the RHS Award of Merit in 1902 and First Class Certificate in 1904. The name bullace continues to be used for this fruit although it is closer to the damsons in all respects.
Round to oblong fruit. Large for a bullace and more like a small damson. Blue-black bloomy skin. Firm, green flesh. Clinging stone. Sharp damson like flavour. Good for culinary use as a damson.
Vigorous tree. Very unusual growth habit. Branches tend to grow downwards from the trunk and become twisted.
Characteristics of Langley Bullace Trees:
- Self-fertile.
- Almost black skin under a pale bloom. Green flesh.
- Sharp flavour, excellent for cooking & jam.
- Good for bottling & canning.
- Crops in Late September to October.
Rich soil is important - dig in plenty of good manure and compost before planting. Soil drainage must be good. The more sun your trees get the better your crops will be. Your trees are very hardy and suitable for Scotland & the North.
Pollination Partners for Langley Bullace:
Your trees are self fertile and don't need a pollination partner.
You will see the Langley Bullace listed as a damson in some places. Some people call it a damson due its deep, purple-black colour, others call it a bullace because of its small size. It is probably most correct to call it a small damson, but this just goes to show that nature does not conform to some human definitions!