Greengage — Fruit
Prunus domestica subsp. italica
Full sun, moderate watering — hardy through cold winters.
- Plant out
- Nov
- Harvest
- Jun–Aug
- In flower
- Jul, Aug
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Hardiness
- H5
- Season
- summer
- Height
- 250–400 cm
- Spacing
- 400 cm
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
- Bee friendly
- Bee friendly
Growing notes
Grows to 2.5-4 metres. Space about 250-400cm apart. In flower Jul-Aug.
Toxic to pets
The kernels inside the stones and the leaves contain compounds that release cyanide, so they can be harmful to people and pets if chewed and eaten; the fruit flesh is safe. Don't crack and eat the kernels, and keep stones, prunings and fallen leaves away from pets. If a person eats kernels or leaves, get medical advice; if a pet chews them, contact a vet.
→ NHS 111 for a person; your vet or the Animal PoisonLine for an animal