Plum Green Gage Y M
Plum Green Gage Y M
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Plum ‘Green Gage’, commonly known as Green Gage Yellow Plum, is a heritage variety celebrated for its medium-sized, round fruit with yellow-green skin and golden, juicy flesh. Renowned for its rich sweetness and complex flavor, it is considered one of the finest-tasting plums. Perfect for fresh eating, jams, tarts, and preserves, Green Gage remains a favorite among traditional orchard growers and home gardeners.
Green Gage Plum is a hardy and adaptable tree that thrives in sunny, well-drained soil. It produces abundant white blossoms in spring, followed by heavy crops of delicious fruit in mid to late summer. Reliable, productive, and full of old-world charm, it is a classic variety to add to any garden or orchard.
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Mature height
4–6 m
Mature width
3–4 m
Spacing
4–5 m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Green foliage with white spring blossoms; fruit yellow-green skin with golden, juicy flesh
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Flowers in spring (September to October); fruit matures in mid to late summer (January to February)
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Moderate. Requires consistent watering during establishment and fruiting, annual pruning for airflow and shape, and mulching to maintain soil moisture. Netting may be required to protect fruit from birds.
Root System
Moderately deep, spreading roots. Well-suited for orchards and open garden spaces.