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