Green Gage Plum Tree

The incoming Green Gage selection is Bavay’s on Citation rootstock. Green Gage Plum Tree produces small, understated fruit with a flavor that has made this European heirloom famous among plum enthusiasts. Smooth green skin may look modest, but tender golden flesh ripens remarkably sweet, aromatic, and honey-like. The concentrated flavor makes Green Gage exceptional fresh and equally prized for preserves, baking, tarts, and desserts where a smaller plum with genuine intensity shines. Delicate white blossoms add spring beauty before the green fruit begins to swell. This is a variety for gardeners who enjoy revealing that ripeness is not always announced by dramatic color; the fruit’s fragrance and gentle softening tell the real story. For an orchard built around flavor rather than supermarket appearance, Green Gage offers an old-world tasting experience that has remained compelling for generations. Green Gage grows semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock and is suited to USDA zones 4–9, with a confirmed 700-hour chill requirement. In suitable climates, harvest generally spans early to mid-August. Plant in full sun, provide well-drained soil, and watch texture and aroma rather than skin color to judge ripeness. Green Gage is self-fruitful and can bear alone. Another European plum may improve pollinator activity; consider Italian Plum or Blue Damson. Green Gage Plum Tree Details Fruit: Small round green plums with tender golden flesh Flavor and texture: Exceptionally sweet, aromatic, tender, and honey-like Best uses: Fresh eating, preserves, baking, tarts, and desserts Harvest: Early to mid-August, with timing varying by region and season USDA zones: 4–9 Chill hours: 700 Tree size: Semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock Pollination: Self-fruitful; another European plum may improve set Recommended pollinizers/companions: Italian Plum or Blue Damson Special care: Use aroma and gentle softening—not skin color—to judge ripeness Something Special: Bavay’s is a gage-type European plum selection that originated in nineteenth-century Belgium. Orchard Planning Resources Bare Root Tree Selection Guide How to Plant Bare Root Trees Fruit and Nut Tree Characteristics Tree Rootstock Characteristics Chart