Old Green Gage plum
Prunus domestica 'Old Green Gage'
USDA zones4 to 4
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Old Green Gage' plum (Prunus domestica 'Old Green Gage') is a tree for food gardens and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil. The small green plums turn slightly yellow when ripe, and this one is grown for fresh eating. Spring flowers attract butterflies and bees. You need a second plum nearby, because this tree is not self-fertile.
Pairs well with Crab apple, Dense blazing star, and Gladiator ornamental onion.
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