Old Greengage Plum Tree






The Highlights
- A charming old variety with attractive green fruits
- A superb flavour described as tender, juicy and very rich with a lovely sweetness
- Not the most reliable variety, sometimes suffering with light crops. Once established, it does tend to perform better. Worth making the effort for the outstanding flavour
- Late harvest - ready to pick in 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 charming old variety with attractive green fruits
- A superb flavour described as tender, juicy and very rich with a lovely sweetness
- Not the most reliable variety, sometimes suffering with light crops. Once established, it does tend to perform better. Worth making the effort for the outstanding flavour
- Late harvest - ready to pick in 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.

Water in well when planting
Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, you won't need to water regularly going forward, only water in dry spells when needed. You should be able tell because the leaves will start to wilt and droop. If a container grown tree, it will need more watering until its roots are established. It should be watered every other day or so for the first few months. Then reduce to twice a week until autumn. In the second year it should have a established enough root system to support itself, just water when required as explained above for bare roots. When watering a tree it is important to give a good soaking. It is better to water heavy and less frequently than little and often as this encourages the roots to grow down into the ground.

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.

No need to feed
Don't worry, this isn't a hungry plant so your food bills won't be going up! https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0513/3428/3424/files/pruning_3x_4d3eaf73-f629-45e0-87a5-6f14f5f005fc.png
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Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower