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Plum tree 'Oullins Gage' | Prunus domestica - 150-160cm - 10lt

Plum tree 'Oullins Gage' | Prunus domestica - 150-160cm - 10lt

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Prunus domestica 'Old Green Gage' is a popular cultivar of European plum known for its juicy and flavorful fruit. This variety has been grown for over 200 years and is still a favorite among gardeners and fruit enthusiasts today.

The fruit of 'Old Green Gage' is small to medium-sized, round or oval in shape, and has a greenish-yellow skin with a pink blush. The flesh is firm, sweet, and aromatic, with a distinctive honeyed flavor that is both tangy and tart. The fruit ripens in mid- to late-summer and is excellent for eating fresh or using in jams, jellies, and other culinary creations.

The tree itself is medium-sized and compact, with a rounded canopy and dark green leaves that turn yellow in the fall. It is self-fertile, making it an ideal choice for backyard orchards or small gardens. 'Old Green Gage' is also known for its excellent disease resistance and hardiness, making it a reliable and low-maintenance choice for fruit growers.

Overall, Prunus domestica 'Old Green Gage' is an exceptional variety of plum that offers a unique and delicious flavor, coupled with a compact and easy-to-care-for tree. It is a must-have for any fruit garden or orchard, and its popularity is a testament to its enduring appeal.

  • Common Name

    Plum 'Oullins Gage'

  • Family

    Rosaceae

  • Type

    deciduous tree

  • Pot Size

    10

  • Height (cm)

    150-160cm

  • Native To

    garden origin, France

  • Flower

    white, sometimes pink-tinged, semi-double flowers

  • Foliage

    ovate, bright green leaves

  • Maturation period

    5–10 years

Key Info

Size & Spacing

Mature Height

2.5–4m

Mature Width

2.5–4m

Shape / habit

bushy

Preferred Location

Orientation

South–facing or West–facing

Soil Type

neutral soil, full sun

Soil moisture

moist but well–drained, well–drained

Growing Period

Flower

spring

Foliage

spring, summer, autumn

Fruit

summer

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During this time, we have developed a large stock of trees, mature evergreen shrubs, conifers, Japanese maples, cedars and olives. What sets us apart from a generic garden center is solid unwavering focus on trees and some bigger shrubs. You will find thousands of trees, hundreds of varieties and lots of experts who are working on the nursery and more than willing to help you to choose a plant for you.

What you will not find is hot tubs, garden furniture and plastic garden gnomes. In a nutshell, trees is what we know and trees is what we do, and only trees (and some shrubs to go with the trees).

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