Description

Bavay’s Green Gage Plum is the pinnacle of heirloom European plum flavor, a variety whispered about with reverence by fruit enthusiasts. This exquisite gage plum bears small to medium, round fruit with translucent green skin that reveals amber, melting flesh of unimaginable sweetness and rich, honeyed complexity. The flavor is often described as sublime, with spicy, floral, and apricot notes. While its appearance is humble, its taste is regal, making it the ultimate choice for fresh eating and creating preserves of extraordinary quality.

• Universally acclaimed as one of the finest-tasting plums in the world, with a rich, spicy-honey flavor.

• Fruit is small to medium, round, with translucent greenish-yellow skin that may show a faint blush.

• Flesh is amber, tender, juicy, and freestone with a melting, luxurious texture.

• Self-pollinating, but benefits from a pollinator for optimal fruit set.

• A moderately productive tree, more reliable in mild-winter climates than the standard ‘Green Gage’.

• An heirloom treasure for the discerning gardener who values flavor above all else.

Flavor Profile:

• Flavor: Exceptionally rich, sweet, and complex with pronounced honey, floral, and spicy notes.

• Texture: Tender, melting, and exceptionally juicy.

• Best Uses: The ultimate fresh-eating plum, best enjoyed straight from the tree. Also makes uniquely flavored, exquisite jams, brandies, and desserts.