'Cambridge Gage' Plum Tree
One of the most popular gages
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Cambridge Gage' Plum Tree
- A classic English green gage with a sweet, high quality flavour
- Equally good for eating or cooking
- A very reliable cropper with consistent harvests from year to year
- Late season harvest - pick in September
- Thought to be a seedling of Old Green Gage, grown by Chivers the jam manufacturers in the early 20th century in the Cambridge area. Probably discovered between 1850-1890
- Winner of both the RHS Award of Garden Merit and RHS Plants for Pollinators
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the 'Cambridge Gage' plum tree can be grown in a pot of 50 to 60 centimetres, provided it is grafted onto a dwarfing rootstock like Pixy.
How big does it get?
The Cambridge Gage Plum Tree typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4.5 metres and a spread of 3 to 4 metres, though this can be restricted by using dwarfing rootstocks.
How much sunlight does this need?
For optimal growth and fruit production, planting Cambridge Gage Plum in a location that receives full sunlight, ideally at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day, is essential. It thrives in a warm, sunny position with temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Cambridge Gage' plum tree prefers moist but well-drained, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Cambridge Gage' Plum Tree benefits from about 3 to 4 centimetres of water per week, particularly as the fruit ripens.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Cambridge Gage' Plum Tree will need pruning. Prune in early to mid-summer to avoid silver leaf disease, trimming back new growth by 10 to 15 centimetres.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Cambridge Gage' plum tree is fully hardy in all of the UK, holding an RHS hardiness rating of H6, which means it can withstand temperatures from -15°C to -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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