Old Greengage Plum Tree
The Highlights
- A beautiful old British heritage tree with attractive green fruits and reputedly the best flavour of any plum family variety - plum show they used to taste!
- Victorian fruit expert Robert Hogg describes Old Green Gage as "tender, melting and very juicy, with a rich, sugary and most delicious flavour" - and he would know.
- Introduced from France in the 18th century
- On the RHS' Plants for Pollinators list for its beautiful white, nectar rich blossom
- A reliable cropper with a late harvest time - ready to pick from August to September
- Max size H4m x W4m - SJA Rootstock
- Not self fertile - Pollination Group 3
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
The Highlights
- A beautiful old British heritage tree with attractive green fruits and reputedly the best flavour of any plum family variety - plum show they used to taste!
- Victorian fruit expert Robert Hogg describes Old Green Gage as "tender, melting and very juicy, with a rich, sugary and most delicious flavour" - and he would know.
- Introduced from France in the 18th century
- On the RHS' Plants for Pollinators list for its beautiful white, nectar rich blossom
- A reliable cropper with a late harvest time - ready to pick from August to September
- Max size H4m x W4m - SJA Rootstock
- Not self fertile - Pollination Group 3
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
Care Guide
Good Pest and Disease Resistance
Shows some resistance to the main pests and diseases for plums. You may see some damage from aphids and caterpillars, which can both be washed away with soapy water. Birds will eat the plums if given the chance so take steps to prevent this like using a fruit net or bird scarers. Reduce the risk of bacterial canker by pruning to improve airflow and remove rotting organic matter nearby.MORE
Full sun
Full sun means receiving direct sun for more than 6 hours each day during the spring/summer
Prefers well drained, loamy soils
Will tolerate less than perfect conditions but may not fruit too well. Will struggle in poorly draining soil.
Some structural pruning required
Some pruning should be done each winter to ensure that your Plum tree maintains a productive shape. This can improve yields and prevent disease. Read more detail in our knowledge articles below.
For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower