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Small Black Bullace



A small almost black fruit good for jams.

Origin: England UK, 1500

Pollination: Small Black Bullace is self-fertile and a pollinator is not necessary for producing a crop.  Pollination partners

Small Black Bullace damson, cherry plum and bullace trees produced to order

Closing date for custom graft orders: 14 Jul 2024

We do not stock this variety, but we can produce custom-graft trees for you. Trees can be grafted on any of the following rootstocks:

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenAdaptabilSemi-vigorous £39.00
MaidenBromptonVery vigorous £39.00

Custom graft trees would be supplied in December 2025. More details of our custom grafting service here.

History and description of Small Black Bullace

Known in England since the 16th Century or before. This is really a wild fruit, variations of which are found growing in hedgerows.

Very small round fruit. Blue-black skin with a purple bloom. Firm juicy green flesh. Clinging stone. Acid favour. Recommended for jams. Small bushy tree with thorney branches. Heavy cropping.

Characteristics of Small Black Bullace damson, cherry plum and bullace trees

UseCulinary
ColourBlue
FlavourAcid
Fruit sizeSmall
Picking time
Season of useSep
Tree vigourSmall
Tree habit
Fruit-bearing
CroppingHeavy
Pollination date21
Pollination groupC
Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
PollinatorsPollination partners
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