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A selection of Gage trees are offered for sale. Though they are the sweetest of the plums they are a distinct group. Most Gages ripen during August. When ripe they are often green, hence the name Greengage, but can be different colours. The different Gage trees for sale are detailed below.
All Gages are available bare rooted as ‘maidens’ on moderate vigour St Julien A.
Discount information – the following discounts apply on total order value, excluding carriage – 5% on 5+ trees, 10% on 10+ trees. Carriage based on quantity – see the Delivery page for more details.
Gage trees are dispatched between late November and late March when dormant.
We will acknowledge then be in touch with an ‘Order Confirmation’ when taking payment. With already accumulated orders we will be in contact in March to arrange delivery or collection.
Cambridge Gage
£19.50Availability: In stockOut of stock
Produces the classic Greengage fruit. An excellent rich flavoured gage. Medium sized round fruits with yellow green bloomy skin and yellow flesh. Sweet and juicy. Partially self fertile.
Picking time – mid August Pollination group – D
Count Althan’s Gage
£19.50Availability: In stockOut of stock
A fine quality gage. The large fruits have a purple skin over a yellow background with lots of golden dots and a thick bloom. The golden yellow flesh is sweet, juicy and of good flavour. The round oval stone comes away from flesh almost free. Fruits mid August.
Originated in Czech republic in 1860 and introduced into the UK via Belguim by River’s Nursery, Herts by 1867. A reliable cropper, it is not self fertile requiring a pollinator.
Picking time – mid August Pollination group – D
Oullin’s Gage
£19.50Availability: In stockOut of stock
Large round oval dual purpose gage plum. Greenish yellow skin with similar coloured flesh. Juicy and sweet with a pleasant flavour. Self fertile and a good pollinator. Introduced from France in the mid 1800s. On the continent known as ‘Reine Claude d’Oullins’ after Reine Claude Queen of Francois 1 (1491-1547)
Picking time – early / mid August Pollination group – D