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Reine Claude Rouge Hative gage trees

Prunus domestica
Reine Claude Rouge Hative is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Picking season: Early
  • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
  • Flowering group: 4

Reine Claude Rouge Hative is a sweet early-season dessert plum, ripening in the second half of July. ("Hative" means "early season" in French).

It is primarily used for eating fresh, but the plums can also be used for tarts and baking.

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Reine Claude Rouge Hative organic gage trees for sale

  • 11 yeartree on St. Julien A rootstock27.75€
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years) Bare-root
  • 21 yeartree on Myrobalan rootstock27.75€
    Very large tree (5m-6m+ after 10 years) Bare-root
  • 3Half-standard (2 years)tree on St. Julien A rootstock42.75€
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years) Bare-root
    Collection only - contact us
  • 4Standard (2 years)tree on Myrobalan rootstock47.75€
    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
Delivery chargesClick here to view estimated delivery charges. We can deliver to most countries in the EU. However 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.

Reine Claude Rouge Hative characteristics

  • What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Reine Claude Rouge Hative?Average
  • Is Reine Claude Rouge Hative self-fertile?Not self-fertile
  • What flowering group is Reine Claude Rouge Hative?4
  • What is the overall disease resistance of Reine Claude Rouge Hative?Average
  • Picking periodlate July
  • What season do you pick Reine Claude Rouge Hative?Early
  • How long can you keep Reine Claude Rouge Hative in a fridge?1-3 days
  • Food usesEating freshCulinaryDual purpose
  • Where does Reine Claude Rouge Hative originate from?France
  • What colour is the blossom of Reine Claude Rouge Hative?White
  • Fruit colourPurple - lightRed

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This variety description was produced by Orange Pippin staff from first-hand research. Last checked: 17-Jul-2025.

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