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Gage 'Reine Claude d´Oullins'

Hardy Tree

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Superb fragrant flavour

Probably the oldest of French Green Gages

Vigorous and heavy cropping

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This traditional French gage is similar to Old Green Gage, ripening to the gorgeous green-golden hue which is typical of its French ancestors. Gage ‘Reine Claude Dore’ is considered to have the finest flavour of all gages but compared to other gages is a vigorous tree and relatively easy to grow. Heavier cropping than most gages, fruit size and quality benefits from thinning in June. ‘Reine Claude Doree’ has a distinguished history and is probably the oldest of French Green Gages, predating the introduction of the greengage into England by Sir William Gage.

  • Plum rootstocks:
  • VVA1 - Semi dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 2.5m (8')
  • St. Julien - Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of up to 4.5m (14')

 

This variety is not self-fertile so ensure there is a neighbouring tree close by that can act as a suitable pollinator. Flowering group 3. 

Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years.
Estimated time to best yields: 4 years.

Useful links:

How to grow fruit trees Fruit rootstock guide

Flowering Months Harvest Months
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1 Bare Root Tree (Rootstock St Julien) (KC5373)
1 Bare Root Tree (Maiden St Julien Rootstock) (14272)

Plant plum trees in any well drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole and drive the stake into the ground to support the tree. Staking after planting may result in damage to the root ball. Plant fruit trees at their original soil level and firm them into the ground. Fasten the tree to the stake using a tree tie, and water well.

These plants are lifted from the nursery field when dormant, and sent to you in late autumn or spring for planting. They often look dead on arrival, but they are just resting in the dormant period and will establish quickly for a strong start in the garden come spring. Set out in prepared soil in holes wide enough and deep enough to lay out the roots. Tread down the planting soil to knock out air pockets. Water well to settle. Apply a mulch to protect roots from cold temperatures. If conditions prevent immediate planting, set roughly into loose soil or a pot of compost (‘heeling in’) to protect the roots. Set these at the same level as they were in the nursery field – you should see a soil line at the base of the stem. Stake trees, taller shrubs and roses to prevent root disturbance.

Fruit trees do not suffer weed competition well. Keep weeds and grass clear from within a 30cm radius of base of the tree. In spring, while the ground is moist, apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost around the base of the tree, taking care not to mound it up against the stem. This will help to retain moisture throughout the summer. Feed and water plum trees during particularly dry periods.

Care should be taken when pruning plum trees to avoid winter pruning as this leaves plums prone to silver leaf disease. In the first spring after planting, select 3 or 4 well spaced branches on a clear trunk of at least 75cm (29"), and shorten them by two thirds. Remove the central stem to just above the highest of the selected branches. Remove any laterals below the selected branches.

In the following spring, select 2 or 3 sub laterals on each branch and shorten these by half to create a balanced, open framework. Remove any weak or badly placed shoots completely. In future years, plums will require pruning in late spring to remove damaged, badly placed or diseased wood. Thin heavy crops when the fruits reach the size of hazelnuts to prevent the branches from snapping under their weight. Allow one fruit every 7-10cm (3-4") along each stem.

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