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