How to Identify and Classify Damsons
  • 1. What is the primary color of ripe Damsons?
A) Yellow-green
B) Deep purple-blue
C) Bright red
D) Pale pink
  • 2. Compared to plums, Damsons are generally...
A) Smaller
B) More round
C) Larger
D) The same size
  • 3. What is the taste characteristic of Damsons?
A) Sweet
B) Salty
C) Bland
D) Tart
  • 4. What shape are Damsons typically?
A) Round
B) Pear-shaped
C) Heart-shaped
D) Oval
  • 5. What type of tree do Damsons grow on?
A) Evergreen shrub
B) Small deciduous tree
C) Vine
D) Large coniferous tree
  • 6. What is the bloom time for Damson trees?
A) Late summer
B) Early spring
C) Mid-autumn
D) Winter
  • 7. What is the 'bloom' on a Damson fruit?
A) A type of mold
B) A sign of rot
C) A powdery mildew
D) A waxy coating
  • 8. Which of these is a common use for Damsons?
A) Eating raw
B) Jam making
C) Juice production (solely)
D) Salad ingredient
  • 9. Compared to some plums, Damson stones are often...
A) Difficult to remove
B) Attached to the fruit flesh by a thick stem
C) Easy to remove
D) Non-existent
  • 10. What is the leaf shape of a Damson tree?
A) Heart-shaped
B) Needle-like
C) Circular
D) Elliptical
  • 11. Are Damson trees self-fertile?
A) Usually self-fertile
B) Always sterile
C) Require a pollinator
D) Only fertile in specific climates
  • 12. What type of soil do Damsons prefer?
A) Well-drained
B) Pure clay
C) Sandy
D) Waterlogged
  • 13. What is the typical harvest time for Damsons?
A) Late spring
B) Early spring
C) Late summer/early autumn
D) Mid-winter
  • 14. What is a defining characteristic of Damson tree bark?
A) Deeply furrowed
B) Peeling easily
C) Smooth when young
D) Covered in thorns
  • 15. Damsons are a type of...
A) Malus
B) Prunus
C) Pyrus
D) Citrus
  • 16. What is the best indicator of ripeness in Damsons?
A) Easily comes off the tree with a gentle tug
B) The fruit is bright in color
C) The tree stops producing new leaves
D) The fruit feels soft when squeezed
  • 17. Compared to plums, how drought-tolerant are damsons?
A) Not at all drought-tolerant
B) Less drought-tolerant
C) About the same
D) More drought-tolerant
  • 18. Which is NOT a common use for damsons?
A) Pie filling
B) Fresh eating out of hand
C) Jam
D) Liqueur
  • 19. What region are damsons originally from?
A) Australia
B) Syria
C) North America
D) South Africa
  • 20. How does the fruit stalk connect to a damson?
A) No stalk
B) Hangs off very long stalk
C) Loosely attached
D) Firmly attached
  • 21. Which pest commonly affects Damsons?
A) Apple maggot
B) Peach borer
C) Grape phylloxera
D) Plum aphid
  • 22. What is the flesh of a Damson like?
A) Stringy
B) Soft and juicy
C) Dry and mealy
D) Firm and dense
  • 23. What is the size of a mature Damson tree?
A) 10-15 meters
B) 3-6 meters
C) 1-2 meters
D) 20-30 meters
  • 24. How cold-hardy are Damson trees?
A) Not cold-hardy
B) Very cold-hardy
C) Only hardy in tropical climates
D) Moderately cold-hardy
  • 25. Which factor can influence the color intensity of Damsons?
A) Soil acidity
B) Air pressure
C) Sunlight exposure
D) Rainfall amounts
  • 26. What is the origin of the name 'Damson'?
A) Germany
B) France
C) Italy
D) Damascus
  • 27. How long does it typically take for a Damson tree to bear fruit?
A) 3-6 years
B) 1 year
C) 10+ years
D) Never bears fruit
  • 28. What should you do with overripe Damsons?
A) Freeze them for later use
B) Use for chutneys and sauces
C) Discard them immediately
D) Eat them raw
  • 29. What is the texture of the skin of a Damson?
A) Bumpy
B) Hairy
C) Smooth
D) Rough
  • 30. What distinguishes damsons from other similar fruits regarding sugar content?
A) Higher sugar content
B) Lower sugar content
C) Equivalent sugar content
D) No sugar content
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