'Old Greengage' Plum Tree
An incredible heritage variety
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Old Greengage' Plum Tree
- A beautiful old British heritage tree with attractive green fruits and reputedly the best flavour of any plum family variety - plums how 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 trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
The 'Old Greengage' plum tree can be grown in a pot of at least 50 centimetres, provided it is grafted onto a dwarfing rootstock.
How big does it get?
The Old Greengage 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 Old Greengage 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 'Old Greengage' plum tree prefers moist but well-drained, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Old Greengage' Plum Tree needs consistent watering of 3 to 4 centimetres per week to ensure its exceptionally sweet, traditional fruits.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Old Greengage' 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 'Old Greengage' 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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