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Prunus domestica Greengage

Botanical Name: Common Names:
Prunus domestica Greengage Common Plum,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Trees Spreading, Upright

Description:
Self-pollinating deciduous Plum tree that has white flowers in Spring followed by medium, very sweet greenish-yellow fruit, that matures mid-season. Fruit flesh is firm and green. Fruit is great for using in jams or to eat as is. Grows approx. 6m tall. Suggested pollinators include Coe's Golden Drop, Grand Duke and Prune D'Agen.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Edible Garden, Mass Planting

Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Fruit Fly, Leaf Curl, Powdery Mildew, Rust

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:
Rosaceae Europe

Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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