No matter what expectations you have of a mirabelle plum tree. One of the many varieties will definitely be able to fulfill your needs. Some of them promise particularly large fruits, while others come with an early harvest date. They all taste delicious. Here is our selection.
Which mirabelle plum tree varieties are there?
Popular mirabelle tree varieties are “Mirabelle von Nancy”, “Mirabelle Bergthold”, “Mirabelle Metzer” and “Mirabelle Miragrande”. These varieties differ in fruit size, taste, harvest timing and disease resistance. Other interesting varieties are “Bellamira”, “Von Pillnitz” and the apricot mirabelle “Aprimira”.
Mirabelle by Nancy
Let's start with the best-known and also the most popular variety. This French woman produces quite small fruits, but in large quantities. Since the tree is very vigorous, it needs enough space to develop. Since Mirabelle trees are prone to some diseases, it is good to know that Nancy is resistant to the “incurable” Sharka disease.
- the fruits are almost spherical
- yellow, with a slightly reddish color on the sunny side
- sweet in taste, but moderately juicy
- Harvest season begins in the second half of August
Mirabelle Bergthold
This old variety can give you slightly larger fruits. Sharka disease also has a lower chance of breaking out in her. It is one of the early ripening varieties. Here is more information about the round fruits:
- golden yellow fruits, with a reddish sunny side
- medium-firm meat that becomes soft quickly
- sweet, with typical mirabelle plum aroma
- ripes about three weeks earlier than Nancy
Mirabelle Metzer
This medium-growing mirabelle tree also produces a rich harvest. But in contrast to the two previously described varieties, its fruits are larger.
- these fruits are also round and yellow
- aromatic and sweet
- exude a pleasant scent and are juicy
- it can be harvested from July
Mirabelle Miragrande
What did the breeders want to offer us with this new variety? It looks like you have turned each “screw” a little. Here are the details:
- wears from the second year onwards
- the yellow fruits are very large
- juicy and aromatic
- are ready to eat between the end of August and mid-September
Three other interesting varieties
The Bellamira variety is robust against Monila and Sharka diseases and can be enjoyed from mid-August to mid-September. Its fruits are golden yellow and large with sweet, juicy but firm flesh.
The mirabelle plum “Von Pillnitz” makes a lush harvest possible between August and September. The yellow fruits are very sweet and extremely aromatic. Their maximum size is given as 3 m. This makes it a good choice for small gardens.
We bring in another flavor nuance at the end. The apricot mirabelle “Aprimira” tastes sweet and has a light apricot aroma. However, it needs a second pollinator variety in the garden.
Tip
If you are interested in the mirabelle plum tree, then read interesting facts about it in our mirabelle plum tree profile.
