Gage ‘Reine Claude Doree’

This traditional French gage is similar to Old Green Gage, ripening to the gorgeous green-golden hue which is typical of its French ancestors. Gage ‘Reine Claude Dore’ is considered to have the finest flavour of all gages but compared to other gages is a vigorous tree and relatively easy to grow. Heavier cropping than most gages, fruit size and quality benefits from thinning in June. ‘Reine Claude Doree’ has a distinguished history and is probably the oldest of French Green Gages, predating the introduction of the greengage into England by Sir William Gage.

• 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 not self-fertile so ensure there is a neighbouring tree close by that can act as a suitable pollinator. Flowering group 3. 

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