Greengage ‘Denniston’s Superb’

Introduced around 1790 by Mr Denniston, this self-fertile greengage is considered by many growers to be the most reliable cropper. ‘Denniston’s Superb’ has large, round, pale-green fruits produced in mid to late August. The sweet, transparent flesh has a typical gage-like flavour.

Garden care: Bare root plants should be planted out as soon as they arrive. If this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily (covering their roots with soil) or potted up. Before planting, soak the rootball in a bucket of water for half an hour and make sure to incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole. Stake firmly in exposed positions and keep the base of the tree weed free. Fertilise at the beginning of each year and water regularly during hot, dry spells. Prune in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker.