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Purple gage
A small round greenish purpe plum with intense flavour, similar to the greengage. Also called Rein Claude Violette. Great for stewing, eating and bottling. Free-stone. Considered partially self fertile but having another European plum will increase yield.
Specifications
| Ripening Time | February - March |
| Fertility | Partially Self-Fertile (produces viable pollen) |
| Growth Habit | Can be espaliered using the "fan" style only. Free standing tree grows to around 3 - 5m tall. |
| Rootstock | Non-dwarfing rootstock |
| Chill Tolerance | Normal chill |
| Plant Sizes | Normal: approx 70-130cm bare rooted; Small: approx 50-70cm bare rooted |
Pollination Guide
- Pollination is far simpler than most people think. Generally, unless self fertile simply get 2 or more different varieties in the same group (eg pears) to ensure adequate pollination. A more comprehensive explanation can be found in our Pollination Guide
- More information on Espaliering
- More information in our Articles and on planting and pruning.
- Answers to Common Questions.
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