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Count Althann's Gage gage trees

(Count Althan's Gage, Reine Claude Conducta)

Prunus domestica
Count Althann's Gage is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Picking season: Late
  • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
  • Flowering group: 4

Count Althan's gage is an unusual and attractive red gage, often known by its alternative name Reine Claude Conducta.

It is widely regarded as one of the best-flavoured of all gages. It has a rich tangy sweetness, more reminscent of a high quality plum than a gage.

It stands apart from other gages in several respects - the fruits are larger, and while most gages are green or yellow, Count Althann's gage is an attractive dusky red pink color.

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Count Althann's Gage organic gage trees for sale

  • 11 yeartree on St. Julien A rootstock23.25€
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years) Bare-root
  • 21 yeartree on Myrobalan rootstock23.25€
    Very large tree (5m-6m+ after 10 years) Bare-root
    Sold-out
  • 3Half-standard (2 years)tree on St. Julien A rootstock34.00€
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years) Bare-root
    Collection only - contact us
  • 4Standard (2 years)tree on Myrobalan rootstock49.00€
    Very large tree (5m-6m+ after 10 years) Bare-root
    Collection only - contact us
EU delivery countries
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Croatia
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • France
  • Germany
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Slovakia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
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Growing and Training

Count Althan's gage is easy to grow but is not a heavy cropper. However this is not necessarily a bad thing because the flavours are more concentrated as a result.


History

Count Althan's gage was raised by the gardener of Count Althan, in the 1850s in Bohemia, now part of the Czech Republic. Its pedigree is unknown, but it quickly became popular in Europe, and by the 1860s was being sold in England by the famous Rivers nursery.

It is also known as Reine Claude Conducta.


Count Althann's Gage characteristics

  • Gardening skillAverage
  • Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
  • Flowering group4
  • Disease resistanceAverage
  • Picking seasonLate
  • Season of use1-3 days
  • Food usesEating fresh
  • Summer average maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
  • Country of originCzech Republic
  • Period of origin1850 - 1899
  • Fruit colourRed

Similar varieties

  • See also Coe's Golden Drop
    Coe's Golden Drop
    Coe's Golden Drop is a large oval gage from the 18th century, noted for its excellent flavour.
  • See also Mirabelle de Nancy
    Mirabelle de Nancy
    Mirabelle de Nancy is a traditional Mirabelle, originating from north-east France.
  • See also Reine Claude Doree
    Reine Claude Doree
    A high-quality yellow-green gage, and usually more productive than other green gages.