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Quetsche d'Alsace plum trees

(Altesse Simple, German Prune, Hauszwetsche, Prune de Namur, Zwetschen)
Prunus domestica
Quetsche d'Alsace
  • Picking season: Late
  • Self-fertility: Self-fertile
  • Flowering group: 5

Quetsche d'Alsace is an example of a Quetsche or Zwetchen plum, known in central Europe since the 17th century, and excellent for use in the kitchen.

The plums ripen in mid-September.  They are small, and have a sweet dry flesh and a flavoursome tangy skin, This makes them ideal for traditional plum tarts, as they release very little liquid when cooked. They are also suitable for drying.

The flesh is a bright yellow colour and the stone comes away cleanly.

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Quetsche d'Alsace organic plum trees for sale


  • 11 yeartree on St. Julien A rootstock23.45€
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years) Bare-root
    Sold-out
  • 21 yeartree on Myrobalan rootstock23.45€
    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
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  • Czech Republic
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  • Netherlands
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Growing and Training

Quetsche d'Alsace is easy to grow. The flowers are self-fertile, and appear very late in the plum blossom season, making this variety a good choice for areas where late spring frosts can be a problem.

The tree has some resistance to most of the infections of plum trees, and becomes productive from an early age. It does best in a sheltered situation, in full sun.


Quetsche d'Alsace characteristics

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
  • Flowering group5
  • Picking seasonLate
  • Season of use1-3 days
  • Food usesCulinaryDual purpose
  • Country of originFranceGermany
  • Period of origin1600 - 1649
  • Flesh colourGolden / YellowLight green / Yellow
  • Fruit colourBlue - dark

Similar varieties

  • See also Count Althann's Gage
    Count Althann's Gage
    Count Althann's Gage has a richer and more plum-like flavour than other gages.
  • See also Reine Claude Doree
    Reine Claude Doree
    A high-quality yellow-green gage, and usually more productive than other green gages.
  • Reine Claude Rouge Hative
    This is one of the earliest dessert plums, ripening in mid-July.
  • See also Victoria
    Victoria
    Victoria is the definitive English plum, attractive fruit, good for eating, outstanding flavour for cooking.

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2024.