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Prunus domestica 'Cambridge Gage'

 

Greengage'Cambridge Gage'

Prunus Domestica - Plum Tree - is a deciduous fruiting tree that can be fan-trained (approx. 2m.x3m), bush-trained (approx, 4m. high) half-standard (up to 6m. high) or standard (up to 8m. high). Some varieties are self-fertile (ie do not need a pollinator) and some require a second variety tree as a pollinator. The white flowers appear in Spring, and the fruit, which have a single stone, ripen in late Summer. 'Cambridge Gage' is a classic English greengage, with a excellent flavour. 'Cambridge Gage' ripens towards the end of Summer, and is equally good as a fresh dessert plum or for culinary purposes.

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plant Features
  • GreengageCambridge Gage likes full sun

    Full sun

  • GreengageCambridge Gage likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • GreengageCambridge Gage is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • GreengageCambridge Gage likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Greengage'Cambridge Gage'

Latin name

Prunus domestica 'Cambridge Gage'

type

Fruiting tree

family

Rosaceae

ph

5.0 - 6.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    GreengageCambridge Gage likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Frost

    GreengageCambridge Gage is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Soil

    GreengageCambridge Gage likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    GreengageCambridge Gage likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

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full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown GreengageCambridge Gage is 3.50meters x 3.50meters 3.50 M 3.50 M

Prunus domestica 'Cambridge Gage'

Prunus Domestica - Plum Tree - is a deciduous fruiting tree that can be fan-trained (approx. 2m.x3m), bush-trained (approx, 4m. high) half-standard (up to 6m. high) or standard (up to 8m. high). Some varieties are self-fertile (ie do not need a pollinator) and some require a second variety tree as a pollinator. The white flowers appear in Spring, and the fruit, which have a single stone, ripen in late Summer. 'Cambridge Gage' is a classic English greengage, with a excellent flavour. 'Cambridge Gage' ripens towards the end of Summer, and is equally good as a fresh dessert plum or for culinary purposes.


Flowering

From Late Winter TO Mid Spring

Although plum trees are frost hardy, the flowers - essential for fruiting - are very susceptible to frost. If frost is threatened during the flowering period, protect the flowers with horticultural fleece.

 

Planting

From Late Autumn TO Mid Winter

Plant plum trees in the dormant season, in a sheltered position where the tree will get plenty of sunshine. Dig a large hole, and put a good amount of organic material in the bottom of the hole to help with drainage.

 
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