Fruit tree comparisons
 Old Green Gage |  Jonagold | |
|---|---|---|
| The definitive gage - Old Green Gage is arguably the best-flavoured of any plum variety. | Jonagold is a high quality American apple, with a good balanced sweet/sharp flavor. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Plum trees Old Green Gage | Apple trees Jonagold | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Experienced | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Poor |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates Warm climates |
Using
| Plum trees Old Green Gage | Apple trees Jonagold | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | 1-2 months |
| Cropping | Good | Heavy |
| Food uses | Eating fresh | Eating fresh Culinary Juice Hard cider |
Problems
| Plum trees Old Green Gage | Apple trees Jonagold | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Poor | Poor |
| Canker | Some susceptibility | |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some susceptibility | |
| Fire blight | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Plum trees Old Green Gage | Apple trees Jonagold | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | France | United States |
| Period of origin | 1550 - 1599 | 1900 - 1949 |
| Blossom colour | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Green | Orange flush |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |
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