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Denniston's Superb



An excellent self-fertile sweet yellow gage like dessert plum

Origin: USA, 1790

Pollination: Denniston's Superb is self-fertile and a pollinator is not necessary for producing a crop.Find pollination partners >

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Denniston's Superb plum and gage trees for sale

1-year maiden trees

These are the most versatile choice for home orchards, community fruit tree projects, and for training on in any form you require.

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenVVA-1Dwarfing £27.00
< 5 in stock
MaidenAdaptabilSemi-vigorous £26.00
MaidenBromptonVery vigorous £26.00
< 5 in stock

If you do not see the rootstock you require it is likely we can graft a tree especially for you - click here for more details of our custom-grafting service.

Orders placed now will be delivered in the winter 2025/26 planting season.

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History and description of Denniston's Superb

Denniston's Superb was originally raised from an open pollinated Greengage at Prince's Nursery, Flushing, New York, USA c 1790 and named Imperial Gage. It is now usually known as Denniston's Superb, a name originally given to a possibly identical cultivar believed to have been raised by Isaac Denniston, Albany, New York c 1835.

Medium sized, oval-oblong, yellow fruit. Moderately juicy, golden flesh with excellent sweet flavour. Small semi-clinging stone.

Produces a hardy tree which is self-fertile and a heavy reliable cropper. It is also a good pollinator.

Characteristics of Denniston's Superb plum and gage trees

UseDessert
ColourYellow
FlavourSweet
Fruit sizeMedium
Picking time
Season of useL Aug
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habitUpright-spreading
Fruit-bearing
CroppingHeavy
Suitable forShade
Special featuresGood Pollinator
Pollination date19
Pollination groupC
Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
PollinatorsPollination partners
ParentageOld Greengage
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