Many tree species aim high. A garden with limited space must do without such specimens. Although conquering the maximum height may take several years. However, the mirabelle plum tree with its delicious fruits promises a more modest growth. Does he stick to that?
How big does a mirabelle plum tree get?
The mirabelle plum tree reaches a height of up to 5 meters as a tree and around 3 meters as a bush. Annual growth is between 50 and 100 cm when young, but slows down over time.
Single-core mini-boot
In nature, the mirabelle plum tree reproduces from the seeds contained in the kernels. You too can grow your mirabelle plum tree from a core. But an important note at this point: This type of propagation is a lengthy process and the first fruits can only be expected after six years.
For the trade, apricot trees are usually refined and offered from a trunk height of 40-60 cm or a total height of 120-160 cm. Plant the small tree in a sunny but protected location in the garden so that it can develop its full size potential over the years.
Tip
There are different types of mirabelle plums on offer on the market that have different benefits. But they are all self-fertilizing. One tree in the garden is enough for a rich harvest.
Strong growth at a young age
The mirabelle plum grows quickly when young. It can be trained as a tree or bush through targeted cuts. At the beginning the growth rate is impressive. The mirabelle plum grows upright and well branched.
- annual growth is between 50 and 100 cm
- Later the growth slows down
- Tree grows up to 5 m high
- a bush remains smaller at approx. 3 m high
The mirabelle plum tree is one of the smaller fruit trees and is also suitable for cramped gardens. But keep in mind that this tree is susceptible to some diseases and is occasionally attacked by pests.
Size with age
The crown of the mirabelle plum becomes more and more expansive every year, so it takes up more space. A tree that receives optimal care will grow up to 4 m, a shrub up to 2.5 m. That's why you should plan for 20 square meters per tree when planting.
If your apricot tree has grown too large for its location, you can use scissors (€39.00 on Amazon) to remove a piece of its size.
Tip
You can read even more facts about this interesting fruit tree in our mirabelle plum tree profile.
