{"title":"Plum \u0026 Gage Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant plum and gage trees for beautiful spring blossom followed by generous crops of sweet, juicy fruit. Choose from delicious varieties to enjoy fresh from the tree, or use for cooking, jams and preserves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"old-fashioned-greengage-tree-10705592","title":"Greengage 'Old Green Gage'","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Classic Greengage for Exceptional Flavour\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, sweet and exceptionally juicy fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional heritage greengage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest delicious yellow-green fruits in August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartially self-fertile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite spring blossom loved by pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003ef flavour comes first, 'Old Green Gage' is hard to beat. Part of the historic Reine Claude group of plums, prized in Europe for centuries for their exceptional sweetness, it produces \u003cstrong\u003esmall, rounded fruits with wonderfully rich, sweet and juicy flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fruits ripen from green to yellow-green and are delicious picked ripe from the tree, when their characteristic honeyed sweetness is at its best.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruits are equally good for jams, preserves and puddings, giving you plenty of ways to enjoy a generous harvest. \u003cstrong\u003eWhite blossom appears in spring\u003c\/strong\u003e before the fruits develop and ripen in August.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartially self-fertile, 'Old Green Gage' can produce fruit when grown on its own, although \u003cstrong\u003eanother compatible plum or gage nearby can help improve cropping\u003c\/strong\u003e. Grown on St Julien A rootstock, it develops into a productive medium-sized garden tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow your tree is supplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a grafted bare-root tree on St Julien A rootstock, ready for planting during the dormant season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 x Bare Root Tree","offer_id":31308603162675,"sku":"10705592","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/Greengage-Tree-Old-Fashioned.jpg?v=1755190526"},{"product_id":"plum-tree-victoria","title":"Plum 'Victoria'","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA Classic British Favourite\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerous crops of sweet, juicy plums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicious eaten fresh or used for cooking and preserving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-fertile – no pollination partner required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful white blossom in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThere's a reason 'Victoria' has remained one of Britain's favourite garden plums for generations. This classic 19th-century variety produces \u003cstrong\u003egenerous crops of attractive red-flushed fruits with sweet, juicy yellow flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e, delicious eaten ripe from the tree and equally useful in the kitchen.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruits ripen from late August into early September and are excellent for \u003cstrong\u003ejams, crumbles, pies and preserves\u003c\/strong\u003e, while fully ripe fruits develop plenty of sweetness for eating fresh. Its ability to do both so well has helped 'Victoria' remain a firm favourite with home growers for well over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-fertile and reliably productive, \u003cstrong\u003e'Victoria' can crop well without another plum tree nearby\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a particularly useful choice when you only have room for one. White blossom covers the branches in spring before the developing fruits take over for summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow your tree is supplied:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied as a\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003egrafted bare-root tree\u003cspan\u003e, ready for planting during the dormant season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 x Bare Root Tree","offer_id":54962783125883,"sku":"10705591","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 x 2L Plant","offer_id":55816105361787,"sku":"10709419","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 x 5L Tree","offer_id":54867654836603,"sku":"10709491","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 x 5L Espalier Tree","offer_id":55008891502971,"sku":"10709484","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/Plum-victoria.jpg?v=1789582895"},{"product_id":"plum-tree-opal","title":"Patio Plum 'Opal'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-cropping and self-fertile plum variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces red-flushed fruits with sweet golden-yellow flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFan-trained for growing against walls or fences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful white blossom that attracts pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlum ‘Opal’ is a dependable and heavy-cropping variety that delivers generous harvests of red-blushed fruits with golden-yellow, juicy flesh. Ripening in late summer, the fruits are sweet, aromatic, and perfect for eating fresh or using in cooking. The tree is covered in delicate white blossom each spring, drawing bees and pollinators to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact, fan-trained plum tree is ideal for smaller gardens, patios, or for creating a striking feature against a sunny wall or fence. Self-fertile and easy to grow, ‘Opal’ reliably produces fruit without the need for a pollination partner, making it a great choice for both new and experienced growers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e St Julien A \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e FG3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3m (10ft)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears to fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–4 from planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge at despatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a bare-root, fan-trained specimen\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 x 2L Plant","offer_id":55052749537659,"sku":"10709418","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 x 5L Espalier Tree","offer_id":54867656212859,"sku":"10709485","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/10709485-Patio-Plum-Tree-Opal-IH-02.jpg?v=1755233573"},{"product_id":"plum-tree-mirabelle-de-nancy","title":"Plum 'Mirabelle de Nancy'","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLittle Golden Plums with a Honeyed Sweetness\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, golden-yellow fruits with sweet, juicy flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicious eaten fresh or used for jams and preserves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-fertile, so you can grow just one tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreestone fruit that's easy to prepare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest from August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSmall in size but packed with flavour, 'Mirabelle de Nancy' produces \u003cstrong\u003egolden-yellow fruits with wonderfully sweet, juicy flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e, often developing tiny red speckles or a warm blush as they ripen. A traditional French mirabelle from north-eastern France, it comes from a region where these distinctive little golden plums have been grown and enjoyed for generations.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick them fully ripe for eating straight from the tree, when their characteristic rich sweetness really comes through. The fruits are also \u003cstrong\u003efreestone, with flesh that separates readily from the stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, making a generous harvest easy to put to good use in the kitchen. They make particularly good jams and preserves and can also be cooked into tarts, puddings and compotes. 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