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

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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.

Count Althann's Gage organic gage trees for sale

Next deliveries: December 2024 - February 2025

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
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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

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Click here to view estimated delivery charges. Our 2-year trees and some pot-grown trees are too big or unsuitable for mail-order and are only available for collection direct from the nursery. Please contact us if you wish to order.

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