Reine Claude de Bavay plum trees

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• Picking season: Late Early September
• Self-fertility: Self-fertile
• Flowering group: 3

If you've ever bought green gages from a supermarket in the UK or western Europe, they are almost certainly Reine Claude de Bavay. Don't worry if you were disappointed with the flavour - you can solve that problem by growing your own!

Whilst a purist might prefer Old Green Gage, Reine Claude de Bavay also has the distinctive gage flavour, but is easier to grow. Cropping is more reliable, but as with all gages, not heavy.

The fruit is medium-sized, and green/yellow when ripe. Rated by Victorian author Hogg as "a first rate dessert plum of exquisite flavor".

Reine Claude de Bavay plum trees for sale

Bare-root

• BR11-year bare-root tree Wavit rootstock £43.75
  Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years)
  

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Delivery charges

Delivery for a single tree starts at £9.95, it is calculated based on your postcode.

EU delivery
This variety is also available for delivery to Europe. Contact us for details.

Reine Claude de Bavay plum trees

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Growing and Training

Although easier to grow than many gages, Reine Claude de Bavay still benefits from a sheltered south-facing position if possible.

History

Reine Claude de Bavay is thought to originate from Belgium in the 19th century, and was possibly raised by Major Esperen of Mechelen in northern Belgium, who was also responsible for the well-known pear variety Josephine de Malines.

Reine Claude de Bavay characteristics

British-grown trees

Unlike many garden centres and online retailers, the vast majority of our fruit trees are grown in the UK. Find out more.

In addition, all our trees are certified under the Plant Healthy scheme, supervised by the Plant Health Alliance. Other stakeholders include Defra and the RHS. The scheme aims to improve UK biosecurity by setting standards for all growers and retailers involved in selling plants in the UK. Find out more

Guaranteed fruit trees

When you buy your fruit tree from Orange Pippin Fruit Trees we guarantee it for the first season in your garden whilst it gets established. If it doesn't grow successfully, we'll either replace it the following season or offer a refund - subject to some conditions. Find out more.