Plant Quick Guide

Growing Zones:

5-9.

Mature Height:

15-20 ft

Mature Width:

15-20 ft

Sunlight:

Full (6-8 hours)

Spacing:

15-20 ft

Chill Hours:

300-400

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Flower Color:

White

Harvest Time:

Late July - August

Years to Bear:

5-7 years

Pollinator:

Self. For larger crop plant with Bruce or other European plum (Prunus domestica)

Does Not Ship To:

AK, AZ, CA, HI, PR

Plum Trees - Green Gage

Prunus domestica 'Green Gage'
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9.
$69.95
SKU: PLUGGA05G
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Description

The Green Gage Plum is a beloved European variety known for its exceptional sweetness and rich, honey-like flavor. This small, round plum features unique green skin with golden undertones and vibrant yellow flesh that is juicy, firm, and perfect for fresh eating or making preserves. Its early to mid-summer harvest makes it a standout among plums, and its reliable productivity, combined with its delicious flavor, makes it a must-have for any home orchard or garden.

Key Features:

  • Rich, Sweet Flavor: Honey-like sweetness with a rich, complex flavor that makes it perfect for fresh eating, preserves, or baking.

  • Unique Green Skin: Small, round plums with green skin and golden-yellow flesh.

  • Early to Mid-Season Harvest: Ripens in early to mid-summer, typically from late June to July.

  • Firm, Juicy Texture: Excellent for fresh consumption, jellies, jams, and baked goods.

  • Ornamental Beauty: Beautiful white blossoms in spring that attract pollinators and add beauty to the landscape.

Mature Size:

  • Height: 15–20 feet

  • Spread: 15–20 feet

  • Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Hardiness Zones:

  • Zones: 5–9

Chill Hours:

  • 300–400 chill hours required for optimal fruiting.

Care Instructions:

  • Sunlight: Prefers full sun (6+ hours daily) for the best fruit production and flowering.

  • Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0 is ideal.

  • Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging.

  • Pruning: Light pruning in late winter to maintain shape and encourage good airflow.

  • Pollination: While Green Gage is partially self-fruitful, cross-pollination with another plum variety, such as Methley or AU Cherry, will enhance fruit set and yields.

Landscape Uses:

  • Great for home orchards or small gardens.

  • Offers ornamental beauty with spring blossoms and unique green fruit.

  • Perfect for fresh eating, making preserves, or crafting delicious baked goods.

With its sweet, honey-like flavor and unique green skin, the Green Gage Plum is a classic plum variety that brings both beauty and flavor to your garden. Ideal for both fresh consumption and preserving, it’s a must-have for plum enthusiasts.
Shipping

At Plant Me Green we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care. We ship your plants using FedEx Ground® the following business day after you have completed checkout.

We are now offering $15 flat rate shipping for all tree orders! Replacement tree shipping cost will be $15 per box. We still cannot ship to some states and US territories based off the Agricultural Laws that may be in place. Please see below for all exclusions. 

If you have any questions concerning transit time for your order, please feel free to contact us at info@plantmegreen.com or toll free 855-817-5268.

Trees: Due to strict Agricultural Laws in place, we currently cannot ship to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii. We cannot ship to Puerto Rico or international.
How to Plant
STEP 1) First, decide on a planting location. Consider carefully what kind of sun, soil, and growing-space your tree or shrub will need.
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
Care Guide

As fruit begins to form in mid-spring, thin it by removing any damaged or diseased fruit first and then any others that will allow the remaining to grow to full size. In another month or so, check for any overcrowding and, if need be, remove additional fruit. The goal is to thin the fruit 3-4 inches (8-10 cm.) apart. If you fail to thin plum trees, the branches become to laden with fruit which, in turn, may damage the branches and encourage disease. Prune the plum trees in the late spring or early summer. Green Gage plums will be ready for harvest from late summer into early fall. They are prolific producers and may produce so extensively in a single year that they don’t have enough energy to fruit the successive year, so it’s advisable to take advantage of a bumper crop of sweet, ambrosial Green Gages.

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Customer Reviews

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A.M.
Arrived in amazing condition!

The Green Gage plum tree arrived in amazing shape, nicely trimmed and with great soil. It even had some fruits on it! Plus, it arrived really quickly. Can't wait to see how it does now that it's in the ground.

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Besiana Liti

Prompt delivery. The tree was in good condition. Waiting to see how well it will grow.

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patrice coirier
plum tree-green gage

no sign of life on one, the other one has started to bud out at the base. pretty disappointed overall.

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Jeanette Kremer
Service quality

My order arrived quickly in excellent packing. The trees were in great condition. I am anxious to get them planted and would order from this company again.

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