Ancient Armenian variety still widely grown due to its outstanding flavor. Medium sized, round greenish yellow fruits that are great for dessert, canning, sauce or preserves. Green Gage Plum is productive & self-fertile. Susceptible to brown rot. Hardy to minus 30° F.
ZONE: 4-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Very late blooming. Self-fertile but gets the best yields with another variety of European plum. For appropriate cross pollination click here:
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 3/4 sun with balanced moisture. Reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer with fruit throughout the tree. Late season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: n/a chill hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: n/a Fruit can split with rain during full ripeness.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
