Gage ‘Old Greengage’

Don’t be fooled by the plain, green coloured fruits of ‘Old Greengage’ – this variety is anything but dull! Regarded by many as one of the best tasting plums you’ll find, including the RHS who selected it for its rich, sweet flavour. The small fruits are deliciously juicy and best enjoyed freshly picked from the tree in mid-August. This may not be the biggest cropper but the quality of fruit makes it worthy of a place in any orchard.

• Plum rootstocks:
• VVA1 – Semi dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 2.5m (8′)
• St. Julien – Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of up to 4.5m (14′)

This variety is partially self-fertile. For the heaviest crops it is best grown with another variety. If you only have room for one tree then make sure that a neighbour has a tree close by that can act as a suitable pollinator.

Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years.
Estimated time to best yields: 4 years.

Useful links:

How to grow fruit trees Fruit rootstock guide

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.