Semi Dwarf Greengage Plum Tree – ‘Reine Claude d'Oullins’

Fruit Type: Greengage Plum
Botanical Name: Prunus domestica ‘Reine Claude d'Oullins’
Fruit Colour: Yellow-green
Growth Habit: Semi dwarf deciduous fruit tree grafted onto slow-growing rootstock
Final Height: Approx. 4–5 m
Expected Yield: Approx. 20–40 kg per season once mature
Exposure: Full sun
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil
Pollination: Self-fertile; additional plum varieties may improve yield
Hardiness: Hardy to approx. −25°C; blossoms may be sensitive to late spring frost

‘Reine Claude d'Oullins’ is a historic European plum belonging to the well-known greengage group, valued for its excellent sweetness and reliable garden performance. It has been cultivated in European orchards for generations and remains appreciated for both fresh eating and culinary use.

This variety produces large, round plums in shades of yellow-green, sometimes developing a light golden blush on the sun-exposed side. The flesh is juicy and sweet with a delicate honey-like flavour typical of greengage plums. The fruit is excellent for fresh consumption as well as desserts, compotes, and preserves. Harvest typically takes place from mid to late summer, often from July into early August depending on seasonal warmth and local growing conditions.

This plum grows as a semi dwarf fruit tree, remaining more manageable than traditional full-sized orchard plums while still producing generous yields. The controlled size is achieved through grafting onto a slow-growing rootstock, a technique widely used in professional orchards to regulate tree height and support reliable fruit production.

In spring the tree produces abundant white blossoms that attract bees and other pollinators, creating a delicate ornamental display before the foliage fully develops.

‘Reine Claude d'Oullins’ is self-fertile and capable of producing fruit without another plum tree nearby, although planting additional plum varieties can sometimes improve overall yield.

Plums thrive in sunny positions with fertile, well-drained soil. A warm, sheltered location supports healthy growth and proper fruit development.

We select our fruit trees with winter hardiness in mind, ensuring suitability for reliable outdoor cultivation in our climate.

With proper care and placement, ‘Reine Claude d'Oullins’ becomes a productive and long-lived fruit tree, rewarding gardeners with generous harvests of sweet greengage plums.

All trees are sold and delivered as 1-2 year old trees, similar to those supplied to commercial orchards, in jute bags filled with rich Dutch soil, depending on availability and variety.