Fruit tree comparisons
 Old Green Gage | |
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| The definitive gage - Old Green Gage is arguably the best-flavored of any plum variety. | |
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Growing
| Plum tree Old Green Gage | |
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| Gardening skill | Experienced |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Ploidy | Diploid |
| Bearing regularity | Regular |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Using
| Plum tree Old Green Gage | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Uses | Eating fresh |
| Cropping | Good |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days |
| Flavor style (apples) | Sweeter |
Disease resistance
| Plum tree Old Green Gage | |
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| General resistance | Poor |
Climate
| Plum tree Old Green Gage | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | (4) -30F / -34C |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Plum tree Old Green Gage | |
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| Country of origin | France |
| Period of origin | 1550 - 1599 |
| Fruit color | Green |