Plum domestica ‘Reine Claude d’Oullins’ Half Standard Root Ball 12/14cm

Prunus domestica ‘Reine Claude d’Oullins’ – Golden Gage Plums with Classic French Flavor

Prunus domestica ‘Reine Claude d’Oullins’ is a celebrated old French gage plum, admired for its large golden-yellow fruit, rich sweetness, and reliable cropping. Often regarded as one of the finest Reine Claude (Greengage-type) plums, this variety combines exceptional eating quality with ornamental appeal, making it a favorite for traditional orchards and home gardens alike.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

Spring:
In early to mid-spring, the tree is covered in masses of small white blossoms. These flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, creating a fresh, elegant display and ensuring good fruit set.

Summer:
The developing plums gradually swell and ripen from green to a warm golden-yellow. By late summer, the fruit is ready for harvest—large, round, and lightly flushed in sunny positions, with a delicate bloom on the skin.

Autumn:
After picking, the foliage softens to yellow tones before leaf fall, adding a gentle autumnal highlight to the garden.

Winter:
During dormancy, the tree’s open, well-balanced structure remains attractive and easy to maintain through winter pruning.

Structure & Form

• Typically grows to 3.5–4.5 meters in height and spread, depending on rootstock.

• Forms an upright to spreading crown with strong, well-spaced branches.

• Suitable for bush, pyramid, or fan training, especially against a warm, sunny wall.

• Well suited to both formal orchards and informal garden settings.

Perfect for Various Landscapes

• Home Orchards: A classic choice for high-quality dessert and culinary plums.

• Cottage & Traditional Gardens: Heritage character fits beautifully into informal designs.

• Walls & Espaliers: Performs particularly well when fan-trained in sheltered locations.

• Mixed Fruit Gardens: Complements apples, pears, and cherries for varied harvests.

Growing Conditions & Care

• Position: Full sun for maximum sweetness and fruit quality.

• Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil; avoid waterlogged ground.

• Hardiness: Hardy and well adapted to temperate climates.

• Pollination: Self-fertile, though yields improve with a nearby plum pollinator.

• Maintenance: Summer pruning is recommended to reduce disease risk. Thin fruit in heavy years to improve size and prevent branch breakage.

Why Choose Prunus domestica ‘Reine Claude d’Oullins’?

• Large Golden Fruit: Bigger than many gage plums, with beautiful color.

• Rich, Sweet Flavor: Exceptional dessert quality with classic Reine Claude taste.

• Reliable Cropping: Known for consistent and generous harvests.

• Dual Purpose: Excellent for fresh eating, preserves, and baking.

• Heritage Variety: A time-honored French plum with enduring popularity.

Perfect Plant Combinations

• Other Plums: Pair with varieties like ‘Victoria’ or ‘Opal’ to extend the plum season.

• Underplanting: Spring bulbs such as snowdrops or crocuses for early interest.

• Fruit Trees: Combine with apples or pears for a traditional orchard mix.

• Pollinator Plants: Lavender, thyme, or wildflowers nearby to attract bees.

Prunus domestica ‘Reine Claude d’Oullins’ is a refined and generous plum, offering golden fruit, superb flavor, and dependable performance. For gardeners who appreciate heritage varieties with true culinary excellence, this elegant Reine Claude plum is a standout choice year after year.

Plum domestica ‘Reine Claude d’Oullins’ Half Standard Root Ball 12/14cm Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth White Deciduous

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.