Prunus Mirabelle de Metz Organic Plum Tree

The Bio 'Mirabelle de Metz plum is a vigorous and easy to grow variety, particularly well suited to regions which experience harsh winters but also hot summers. Its production is abundant and regular. The tree produces small rounded to ovoid plums the size of a cherry, with a thin skin that is golden yellow, sometimes tinged with pink in the sun. Their fine flesh is renowned for its honey aroma and sugar content. The Mirabelle is often used to make delicious Alsatian tarts, but it is also an excellent eating fruit. Harvest takes place in mid-August. The Bio 'Mirabelle de Metz' plum is partially self-fertile. It is resistant to diseases and not demanding in terms of soil requirements. Plants derived from Organic Agriculture.

The original area of plum trees is said to be Syria, not China. During the time of Roman hegemony over the region, various local fruits including plums were introduced to Rome. The Bio 'Mirabelle de Metz' plum is a very ancient variety, cultivated in the north-east of France (Lorraine, Alsace) and even in the Midi, for a very long time.

This fruit tree naturally grows up to 5m (16ft) high when fully grown. The bushy silhouette conferred by its spreading habit is appreciated, and when pruned properly, it will be easy to harvest. It likes sun or partial shade, sheltered from the wind and grows in all types of loose soil, even clayey and limestone soils (as found in Alsace and Lorraine). Once well established, it tolerates hot and dry summers well. Its leaves are oval, almost oblong, toothed and slightly pubescent.
The flowering occurs early in March, but it is spread out. The tree is then completely covered in white flowers that appear on the previous year's branches. They are partially self-fertile. It is preferable to have another prunus nearby that blooms at the same time. The varieties 'Golden Reine-Claude' or 'Althan Reine-Claude' are the most suitable.

The small plums are ovoid, golden yellow, tinged with pink in the sun. Their fine flesh is very fragrant, sweet, with a taste of honey.

The plums are consumed raw at the foot of the tree, in fruit salads, but also in desserts, pastries, as an accompaniment to meats and dishes. They are transformed into jams, of course, but also into fruit in syrup, compotes... They are also used to make brandy.

For transport reasons, our tallest scions may be pruned before shipping. They are suitable for all common training sizes: cordons, espaliers, goblets, half-standards and low standards, except for the formation of tall standards. If you would like more information or advice on the training of your fruit trees, please do not hesitate to contact us.