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Bavay Gage European Plum

Size Options: Semi-Dwarf (4'-5')
Original price $64.99 - Original price $64.99
Original price
$64.99
$64.99 - $64.99
Current price $64.99
SKU C010
Prunus domestica subsp. italica 'Bavay Gage'

Reputed in England to be the best late Gage plum, this self-fertile selection features a rich flavor, sweet, juicy, deep yellow flesh and yellow-green skin dotted with white. It ripens in late September and hangs on the tree for several weeks. A favorite since 1843, it is large for a Gage and produces a reliable crop. The compact tree suits small gardens.

USDA Zone: 5-9

Grow Height:  12' 

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: September

Pollination: Self Fertile

Rootstock: Citation

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  • 5 stars: 2 (33%)
  • 4 stars: 3 (50%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (17%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
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northern g.
Just a stick with no roots

Just a stick with no roots. Hoping to see signs of life soon.

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copinjam
A little different type of white plum

Thus far I haven't had a chance to do much with the Bavay Gage except for unpacking and planting. I did take note of what seems like a healthy trunk/stem. The outside air temp is in the mid 50's and I planted it in a 5 gal. bucket supplied with plenty of water in order to bring it in if the temps fall below freezing overnight (we had 3 occurrences thus far. The buds are trying to grow and I am hoping to start seeing branches develop soon. The roots are in good shape not rotted. I have my fingers crossed hoping that it will take. I need a pollinator for my other white plums and this one should fit the bill.

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Andy H.
Basically just a stick

This tree came with a Mount Royal plum as well. The Bavay gage tree had only one tiny branch and no others. It hasn’t really showed any signs of live yet since I planted it a little over a week ago.
Update- the tree has woken up and is sprouting green leaf buds from several nodes and from its one tiny branch. It’s still basically a stick but it’s growing!! Great product from a great company.

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Michael D.W.I.
Great tree

Excellent tree, great seller I will be back for more trees :)

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Robert C.

This one had the sparsest root system and three little branches up top, including the central leader, a little bit of funny, reverse taper on the graft. all should be fine though.

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Michael H.
Bava gage plum

I put it in ground minutes after it arrived, (wish it had more roots though) still waiting for it to bid out.