green gage plum tree for sale

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Discover the legendary taste of the Greengage with our green gage plum tree for sale. A favourite among home orchardists, the Greengage plum is celebrated for its luscious flavour, honeyed sweetness, and firm, juicy texture. This heritage fruit tree thrives in New Zealand gardens and is prized as much for its bountiful, reliable harvest as for its self-fertile nature. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or a budding backyard gardener, a green gage plum tree will reward you with exquisite fruit you simply won’t find in supermarkets.

Plum 'Greengage'

The ‘Greengage’ plum tree is a heritage variety prized for its lovely, green-skinned fruit with golden flesh. Renowned for its rich, honeyed flavour, it’s perfect for fresh eating, preserves, and desserts. Growing 3–4 metres tall, it performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. This deciduous fruit tree requires another variety of plum, such as 'Black Doris' or 'Luisa', planted nearby to produce good fruit yields. Ideal for home orchards, ‘Greengage’ is a reliable and rewarding addition to any New Zealand garden.

Buy Plum 'Greengage'

From $295.19

Suited to regions:
All regions
Plant type:
Fruit Trees
Height:
5.00 m
Spread:
3.00 m
Flowering time:
Spring
Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

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Why Grow a Greengage Plum Tree?

The Greengage is renowned as one of the finest dessert plums available. Its fruit ripens to a soft green-yellow, delivering a rich, complex taste: sweet, balanced by a subtle tang, and perfumed with delicate floral notes. The plums are ideal for eating fresh, but they also excel in jams, preserves, desserts, and baking. Thanks to their dense, juicy flesh, Greengage plums hold their shape beautifully in cooking.

If you’re interested in diversifying your home orchard, the Greengage plum pairs well with other exceptional varieties such as Plum Black Doris, Plum 'Luisa', or Plum Omega. Together, these trees offer a range of flavours, harvest times, and beautiful spring blossoms to attract pollinators.

Growing Conditions and Care

Greengage plum trees are well-suited to most New Zealand regions. They perform best in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. Shelter from harsh winds helps protect their delicate spring flowers and supports healthy fruit set. While Greengage can often self-pollinate, planting with other varieties like Plum Billington or Plum Santa Rosa can boost your harvest through cross-pollination.

Annual pruning keeps your tree productive by opening the canopy for sunlight and airflow. Mulching and consistent watering during dry spells are also key for optimal fruit development. With proper care, Greengage trees become a handsome feature in the edible landscape and can bear fruit for decades.

Harvest and Uses

Your patience will be rewarded in early to mid-summer, when Greengage plums begin to ripen and grace your table. Eaten fresh from the tree, their unparalleled sweetness is a summer treat. Greengages also shine in compotes, conserves, puddings, and classic European recipes. If you enjoy home preserving, we recommend planting complementary varieties like Apricot Moorpark, Fig Candy, or Apple Sturmer (Sturmer Apples) for a wider range of flavours in your kitchen.

Add a Greengage Plum Tree to Your Garden

When you choose our green gage plum tree for sale, you’re investing in a fruiting tree with centuries of history and outstanding eating quality. Perfect for backyards, lifestyle blocks, or small orchards, Greengage plum trees will become a cherished centrepiece of your home harvest. Pair them with stonefruit companions like Olive El Greco or Cherry Dawson for an abundant and delicious garden.

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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.