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Plum tree Goutte d’Or
Prunus domestica Goutte d'Or
Goutte d’Or is a heritage plum with large golden fruit and sweet flesh. Low-stem form, mid-April flowering, ideal for gardens and fresh consumption.
Description
Height at maturity
2.5 to 3.5 m
Wingspan at maturity
2 to 3 m
Exposure
sun
Flowering
Mid-April
Hardiness
-20°C
Plum tree Goutte d’Or – Prunus domestica 'Goutte d’Or'
Main interest of the plant
The Plum tree Goutte d’Or, also known as Coe’s Golden Drop, is a heritage English variety producing large golden-yellow plums with a distinctive drop shape. Grafted as a low-stem tree, it offers sweet, juicy fruit in early September and acts as a good pollinator thanks to its mid-early bloom.
Origins and characteristics
Geographical origin: Suffolk (England), selected by Jervoise Coë around 1800. Reintroduced in northern France.
Botanical family: Rosaceae
Notable features: Historic cultivar valued for its flavour and ornamental appeal. Now grown again by nurseries in France.
Description and features
Mature height: 2.5 to 3.5 meters (low-stem)
Mature spread: 2.5 to 3 meters
Habit: Balanced, slightly spreading
Bark: Light brown to grey
Foliage: Deciduous, light green
Growth: Moderate to strong
Hardiness: Down to -20°C
Flowering and fruiting
Flowering time: Mid-April (mid-early)
Flowers: White clusters, rich in pollen
Fruits: Large golden-yellow plums, drop-shaped and slightly asymmetrical, juicy and sweet. Stone moderately adherent.
Wildlife interest: Very attractive to pollinators
Self-sterile variety.
It is pollinated by: Reine-Claude d'Althan, Ste. Catherine, Coe Violette, Reine-Claude de Bavay, Bonne de Bry, Victoria, Saint-Antonin, Reine-Claude Dorée, and Prune d'Ente
Light and soil
Ideal light: Full sun
Soil type: Deep, fertile, well-drained, light loam or sandy
Planting
Soil preparation tips: Mix in compost or mature manure
Spacing: 3 to 4 meters
Soil nature: Neutral to slightly calcareous
Watering
At planting: Regular watering during the first year
At maturity: Low to moderate needs
Pruning
When and how to prune: Formative in early years, then lightly post-harvest
Propagation
Method: Grafted onto Myrobalan or Saint-Julien rootstock
Garden uses
Best placement: Orchard, edible hedge, heritage garden
Companion planting: Apple tree, cherry tree, rosemary, balm, lavender
Traditional uses
Cultural usage: Mainly a dessert fruit, also suitable for tarts or preserves
Pest and disease protection
Vulnerabilities: May show red specks (scab) on fruit
Natural prevention: Open crown, horsetail spray, ground mulch
Tips for success
Practical advice: Full sun, rich soil, regular care and gentle pruning
Cultivar specifics
‘Goutte d’Or’ stands out with its drop shape, golden colour, and sweet juice. Grows well as a compact tree and contributes pollen to nearby trees.
Features
- Common name : Plum tree Goutte d’Or
- Family : Rosaceae
- Category : grafted low stem fruit tree
- Spread : 2 to 3 m
- Foliage : deciduous
- Fruit : Large, golden-yellow, drop-shaped fruits with juicy, sweet, and mild flesh
- Harvest : Mid-September
- Use : isolated - orchard
- Soil : Neutral to slightly chalky, non-asphyxiating
- Enemies : aphids - caterpillars
- Possible diseases : Sensitive to fruit scab (reddish spots), good resistance to brown rot.
- rootstock : Saint Julien A
- Pollinator : Reine-Claude d'Althan, Ste Catherine, Coe violette, Reine-Claude de Bavay, Bonne de Bry, Victoria, Saint Antonin, Reine-Claude dorée, Prune d’Ente
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