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Gage Cambridge Gage | Greengage
Gage Cambridge Gage | Greengage

Gage Cambridge Gage | Greengage

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SKU: PL30004497
12 litre pot | VVA-1 root stock | 1.5m
£124.99
Available to order from summer
bare root | SJA root stock | 1.2m
£34.99
Available to order from autumn
9 litre pot | SJA root stock |1.2m
£49.99
Available to order from summer
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Overview

A generous and reliable cropper that produces small, juicy fruit, which can be eaten straight from the plant, or used to make pies and preserves from late August. As the name suggests, this gage originated from Cambridge, and it is always one of the most sought after. This bush has been grafted onto VVA-1 rootstock, which produces a plant that is similar in size to those grafted onto 'Pixy' rootstock. They also tend to produce a higher yeild of larger fruit on plants that show a better winter hardiness. Greengages will generally start to produce fruit when they are 3 - 4 years old, so you may need to wait a year or two before you enjoy the harvest.

Specifications

  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: will tolerate most except very chalky or badly drained
  • Rate of growth: slow
  • Ultimate size on VVA-1 rootstock: 3 x 3m (10x10ft)
  • Flowering period: May
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Prune in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker.

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