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Prunus x domestica 'Green Gage'
Green Gage European Plum
- » Great taste
- » Small green plums
- » Excellent sweet flavor
- » Great when fresh, baking or canning
- » Partially self-fertile
- » Plant with another European variety for better production
- Category:Fruit Tree
- Hardiness Zone:5-9
- Height:14-20 ft
- Spread:14-20 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
The plums are quite small and a green color, turning slightly yellow when ripe. However this is one that you grow for flavor - for eating fresh it is exceptional. Considered the best flavored of any plum variety!
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Attributes
| • | Edible |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Flower Color
| • | White |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Prunus x domestica 'Green Gage'
Keep moist until established, then water regularly as needed, making sure plants are watered during periods of drought. Plant in full sun for best fruit production and to prevent disease. Prune in late winter after extreme cold. Fertilize with a general-purpose fertilizer in early spring and again in midsummer.