{"product_id":"green-gage-plum-tree","title":"Green Gage Plum Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen Gage Plum Tree produces small, understated fruit with a flavor that has made this European heirloom famous among plum enthusiasts. Smooth green skin may look modest, but tender golden flesh ripens remarkably sweet, aromatic, and honey-like. The concentrated flavor makes Green Gage exceptional fresh and equally prized for preserves, baking, tarts, and desserts where a smaller plum with genuine intensity shines. Delicate white blossoms add spring beauty before the green fruit begins to swell. This is a variety for gardeners who enjoy revealing that ripeness is not always announced by dramatic color; the fruit’s fragrance and gentle softening tell the real story. For an orchard built around flavor rather than supermarket appearance, Green Gage offers an old-world tasting experience that has remained compelling for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen Gage grows semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock and is suited to USDA zones 4–9, with a confirmed 700-hour chill requirement. In suitable climates, harvest generally spans early to mid-August. Plant in full sun, provide well-drained soil, and watch texture and aroma rather than skin color to judge ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen Gage is self-fruitful and can bear alone. Another European plum may improve pollinator activity; consider \u003ca href=\"\/products\/plum-italian-european-semi-dwarf\"\u003eItalian Plum\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/plum-blue-damson-european-semi-dwarf\"\u003eBlue Damson\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGreen Gage Plum Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small round green plums with tender golden flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally sweet, aromatic, tender, and honey-like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, preserves, baking, tarts, and desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to mid-August, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful; another European plum may improve set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers\/companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/plum-italian-european-semi-dwarf\"\u003eItalian Plum\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/plum-blue-damson-european-semi-dwarf\"\u003eBlue Damson\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use aroma and gentle softening—not skin color—to judge ripeness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Gage takes its English name from Sir William Gage, who introduced France’s Reine Claude plum to Britain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543611236465,"sku":"FT203","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/Green_Gage_Plum.jpg?v=1747085437","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/products\/green-gage-plum-tree","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}