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Green Gage Plum Tree, 7 Gallon Container
The green gage plum is a long time favorite for dessert, cooking or canning. Fruit from this plum tree is tender and juicy with rich flavor. The plums are medium sized and round, with greenish yellow skin. The green gage has a wide climatic range, setting heavy in even coastal Southern California, and replaces Santa Rosa as the pollinator of choice in the Denver area. The green gage is self fertile, requiring 400 to 500 hours chilling. Shipped potted in soil to ensure the best possible start when planted in yard or orchard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Something you gotta try, as suggested by one of my fruit tree suppliers, L.E. Cooke Company from Visalia California... “Plant 3 or 4 trees in the space of 1. Fruit trees are planted for the purpose of harvesting the reward of incredibly delicious tree ripened fruit. Why not extend this pleasure from 2-3 weeks to 10 to 12 weeks?” How is that done you ask? Read further…
The trees should be planted in a triangle (or box for 4) 24-30 inches apart and at a slight outward angle. The center limbs are pruned so that crossing limbs are removed. Otherwise, normal care is all that is necessary.
Pick a combination of varieties that are similar in growth habit and foliage texture. Varieties can be selected for mild winter areas, traditional fruit growing areas, mountains or deserts. Why not have fruit all summer long?
Apples….red, green and yellow, or early, mid and late season. Apricots...June, July and August ripening. Cherries...early June ripening, mid June ripening and a sweet pollinator. Plums...red meat, purple meat and yellow meat.... I think you get the picture. Just have fun!
