Gage Denniston’s Superb

Bred in New York State in the 19th century, dessert Plum Denniston’s Superb is thought to be a true plum, but has beautiful greengage-like fruit, and is less fussy than most gages. Small, round, greenish-yellow fruit with sweet, rich, greengage flavour. Moderately vigorous, upright-spreading tree with a tendency to develop a weeping habit; reliable, heavy cropper. Attractive blossom; excellent pollinator. Self-fertile, but may crop even better if cross-pollinated. Good disease resistance, especially to canker. Also known as Imperial Gage, under which name it holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Any reasonably well drained
Position: Full sun preferred, but tolerates some shade
Pick: Late August
Keep: 1-3 days; 2 weeks if refrigerated
Hardiness: Hardy
Pollination: Self-fertile. Pollination Group 2
Uses: Eating

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