Plum Green Gage Y M
Plum Green Gage Y M
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Plum ‘Green Gage’, commonly known as Green Gage Plum, is a heritage variety highly prized for its exceptionally sweet and richly flavored fruit. The medium-sized plums are green to yellow-green when ripe, with tender, juicy flesh and a honey-like taste, often considered among the finest of all plums. They are perfect for fresh eating, desserts, preserves, and sauces.
The Green Gage Plum tree is a reliable and productive grower that thrives in sunny, well-drained soil. In spring, it showcases a profusion of delicate white blossoms, followed by a mid-season harvest of delicious plums. Its combination of ornamental beauty and outstanding fruit quality makes it a treasured choice for home gardens and orchards.
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Mature height
3–4 m
Mature width
3–4 m
Spacing
3–4 m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Green foliage with white spring blossoms; fruit green to yellow-green skin with golden, honey-sweet flesh
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Flowers in spring (September to October); fruit matures in mid-season (January to February)
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Moderate. Requires regular watering during fruiting, pruning to maintain shape and airflow, and thinning for better fruit quality. Protect ripening fruit from birds.
Root System
Moderately deep and fibrous. Suitable for orchards, home gardens, and traditional fruit collections.