Plum ‘Green Gage’

Common Name: Green Gage (European Plum)

Scientific Name: Prunus domestica ‘Green Gage’

Plant Type: Deciduous Tree

Zone: 5-9

Bloom Colour: White

Fruit Colour: Green, with a slight amber tint when fully ripe

Fruit Size: Small to medium (approximately 1-2 inches in diameter)

Ripens/Harvest: Late summer to early fall

Exposure: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0

Flavour Profile: Exceptionally sweet and rich with honey-like undertones

Fruit Texture: Smooth, tender skin with juicy, soft flesh

Years To Bear: 3-5 years after planting

Mature Size: 10-15 feet tall, 8-12 feet wide (semi-dwarf varieties are smaller)

Spacing: 10-15 feet apart for full-sized trees

Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile but may produce better yields with another European plum variety nearby