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Geneva MirabelleTM plum tree

Prunus insititia 'Geneva Mirabelle'

Geneva Mirabelle is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Gardening skill: Average
  • Picking season: Mid
  • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
  • Pollination group: 3

Geneva Mirabelle was developed in the 1950s, but is in essence very similar to the traditional French mirabelles such as Mirabelle de Nancy, and can be used for the same purposes such as "tarte aux mirabelles".

Geneva Mirabelle european plums for sale

  • Full-size 1-year bare-root tree $39.20
    Mature height: 16ft-24ft after 10 years
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History

Geneva Mirabelle was developed by the New York State Agriculture Experment Station at Geneva, New York, in the 1950s.

Geneva Mirabelle characteristics

  • Gardening skillAverage
  • Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
  • Pollination group3
  • Pollinating othersAverage
  • Picking seasonMid
  • UsesDual purpose
  • Keeping (of fruit)1-3 days
  • Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
  • Country of originUnited States
  • Period of origin1950 - 1999
  • Flesh colourGolden / Yellow
  • Fruit colorYellow / Orange