Oullins (Golden Gage)
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Named after the town of Oullins near Lyon, France, where it was initially found, Oullins Gage is also recognized as Reine Claude d'Oullins.
Defying typical gage size norms, the fruit is larger, resembling a small plum and considered by some experts as a gage-like plum rather than a true gage. Its golden hue, adorned with faint red dots, adds to its visual appeal in a fruit bowl.
Oullins Gage is versatile, suitable for both fresh consumption and culinary purposes. When enjoyed fresh, its flesh is sweet and reminiscent of a gage, surpassing many store-bought plums though perhaps not matching some others. For culinary use, it is best picked slightly early while still firm. The consistent flavor of Oullins Gage across seasons makes it a reliable performer even in less favorable summers.
The semi-clinging stone is a characteristic feature.
An intriguing comparison can be drawn between Oullins Gage, a gage-like plum, and one of its descendants, Opal. While Opal is classified as a true plum, its gage-like flavor inherits some of the distinctive qualities of Oullins Gage.
May be susceptible to plum aphid, red spider mite and winter moth caterpillar. The fruit can be damaged by plum moth caterpillars, wasps and birds
Canker: Some resistance May be susceptible to peach leaf curl, silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt and honey fungus
"Climate suitability: Temperate climates Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Cold hardiness (RHS): H5 (to -15C)"
Fruit Ready to Pick: Aug
Oullins (Golden Gage)
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Named after the town of Oullins near Lyon, France, where it was initially found, Oullins Gage is also recognized as Reine Claude d'Oullins.
Defying typical gage size norms, the fruit is larger, resembling a small plum and considered by some experts as a gage-like plum rather than a true gage. Its golden hue, adorned with faint red dots, adds to its visual appeal in a fruit bowl.
Oullins Gage is versatile, suitable for both fresh consumption and culinary purposes. When enjoyed fresh, its flesh is sweet and reminiscent of a gage, surpassing many store-bought plums though perhaps not matching some others. For culinary use, it is best picked slightly early while still firm. The consistent flavor of Oullins Gage across seasons makes it a reliable performer even in less favorable summers.
The semi-clinging stone is a characteristic feature.
An intriguing comparison can be drawn between Oullins Gage, a gage-like plum, and one of its descendants, Opal. While Opal is classified as a true plum, its gage-like flavor inherits some of the distinctive qualities of Oullins Gage.
May be susceptible to plum aphid, red spider mite and winter moth caterpillar. The fruit can be damaged by plum moth caterpillars, wasps and birds
Canker: Some resistance May be susceptible to peach leaf curl, silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt and honey fungus
"Climate suitability: Temperate climates Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Cold hardiness (RHS): H5 (to -15C)"
Fruit Ready to Pick: Aug
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Water Needs / Maintence
Moderate / Moderate
Spaced Apart
3.6-6.4m (12-15ft)
Pollination Group
3
Overall Height
3.6 - 4.5m (12-15ft)
Species
Prunus domestica
Root Stock
- St Julien 'A'
Fruits ready to be picked
Aug