Old Green Gage Tree

Mature Healthy Old Green Gage Fruit Tree – 12L Pot – 7–8ft – Collection Only

Bring a true heritage fruit tree to your garden with this mature, healthy Old Green Gage tree. Supplied in a generous 12-litre pot, this well-established specimen has been professionally grown and pruned into an open shape, making it ideal for planting and future fruit production.

Tree Details:

Mature, healthy Old Green Gage fruit tree

Supplied in a 12L pot

Approximately 7–8ft tall

Professionally pruned to an open shape

Grafted onto St. Julien A rootstock for reliable growth and excellent fruiting

Well-established and ready to plant

Once planted in the ground, the tree is expected to produce its renowned sweet green fruits within approximately 12 months, subject to growing conditions and aftercare.

A Historic and Celebrated Variety

The Old Green Gage is regarded by many fruit enthusiasts as the finest dessert plum ever grown. Its origins can be traced back to France, where it was known as Reine Claude after Queen Claude, wife of King Francis I. The variety was introduced to England in the early 18th century by Sir William Gage, whose name became forever associated with this exceptional fruit.

For over 300 years, Green Gages have been prized for their unique flavour—rich, honey-sweet, and intensely aromatic. Although smaller than many modern plums, they are widely considered unsurpassed for eating fresh and are equally excellent for jams, preserves, desserts, and cooking.

The tree produces attractive spring blossom followed by crops of delicious green-yellow fruits that ripen in late summer, making it a rewarding addition to any garden, orchard, or collection of heritage fruit trees.

Please Note:

The photographs show a typical example of the tree you will receive.

As these are living plants, minor variations in shape and branching are natural.

Collection Only

Due to the size of this tree, it is collection only from our nursery in March, Cambridgeshire. Please ensure you are able to collect before purchasing.

A superb opportunity to own a mature specimen of one of Britain's most treasured heritage fruit varieties, combining beautiful blossom, historic character, and outstanding fruit.