Green Gage Plum Tree (Prunus domestica ‘Green Gage’)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
• Prefers a sheltered location with good air circulation
• Avoid low-lying areas prone to frost

Bloom Time:

• Spring (typically April)
• White blossoms attract pollinators
• Fruit ripens in late summer (August to early September)

Size:

Height: 10 to 15 feet (can be pruned smaller)
Width:  10 to 15 feet spread. Can be trained as an open center or espaliered for smaller spaces.

Attributes:

• Produces sweet, aromatic green plums with golden flesh
• Freestone fruit ideal for fresh eating and preserves
• Compact, rounded growth habit
• Self-fertile, but yields improve with a second European plum nearby
• Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9

Care Tips:

• Plant in well-drained, fertile soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.0–6.5)
• Water deeply once a week, more often during dry spells
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fruit tree fertilizer
• Prune in late winter to remove dead or crowded branches and maintain shape
• Thin fruit in midspring to improve size and reduce limb stress

Pest Watch:

• Monitor for aphids, plum curculio, and brown rot
• Use dormant oil sprays in winter to control overwintering pests
• Maintain good airflow and sanitation to reduce fungal issues