Bullace May 2026

: It grows as a small tree or bush, reaching up to 8 meters. It is often distinguished from the sloe (blackthorn) by its broader leaves and a general lack of thorns, though some wild varieties may have small spines. Common Varieties

: The most common wild variety in England, producing small, dark purple fruit. bullace

: The fruit is known for its high acidity and astringency. While it becomes sweeter when fully ripe or after a light frost, it is primarily used for culinary purposes rather than eaten raw. : It grows as a small tree or bush, reaching up to 8 meters

: A variety with larger, grass-green fruits. : The fruit is known for its high acidity and astringency

: Bullaces are small, round fruits, typically larger than sloes but smaller than most cultivated plums. They can be "black" (dark blue or purple) or "white" (pale yellow or green) in color.

: A hybrid raised in the early 1900s, known for being larger and sweeter than other varieties. Culinary and Cultural Uses

The ( Prunus domestica subsp. insititia ) is a small, round variety of wild plum common to English hedgerows and woodlands. Often described as a "wild plum" or "wild damson," it is closely related to both the damson and the sloe. Unlike the oval-shaped damson, the bullace is characteristically spherical and generally ripens much later in the year, typically between October and November. Key Characteristics