Willingham Gage

Willingham Gage Trees

A traditional English greengage, Willingham is one of the most popular varieties in the UK. Its fruits are deliciously sweet, with the flavour of melon, ripening from early to late August, and best eaten fresh off the tree, although they will keep for a few days (if you can leave them that long!). They're also delicious made into jam or compote. The white blossom appears in spring.

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Growing Willingham Gages

Willingham is in pollination group 3 and partially self-fertile, which means it will crop more heavily and more reliably if there is a different variety of plum or greengage nearby for cross-pollination, which is rarely a problem as it will pollinate with all kinds of nearby plums and damson. If in doubt, plant with another greengage, such as Reine Claude de Bavay. Greengages like a little richness to the soil, so dig in plenty of manure before planting.