| Dimensions | Can fit in smaller 1.4m carton, see the Delivery page. |
|---|---|
| Rootstock | St Julien A maiden (moderate) |
| Type of Plum | Dual Purpose |
| Pollination Group | B |
| Pollination Requirements | Partial Self-fertile |
Mirabelle Gypsy
Gypsy is a result of a breeding programme in Ukraine to create improved varieties from naturalized Cherry Plum with its small fruits. Introduced in 1995 it produces larger round bright red fruits with sweet orange flesh. Ripens late August and considered partially self fertile.
£26.00
We supply rootstocks once they have been harvested and sorted, between February and March. You can advance order from December onwards. When you order we will acknowledge, then take payment within two days. We will then contact you once we are ready to arrange delivery or collection.
Mirabelle Gypsy is a result of a breeding programme in Ukraine to create improved varieties from naturalized Cherry Plum with its small fruits. Introduced in 1995 it produces larger round bright red fruits with sweet orange flesh. Ripens late August and considered partially self fertile.
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Mirabelle de Nancy
Related to the Damson, arising in the middle east arriving in France in the middle ages. Small round yellow fruits up to 3cm diameter ripen early August. Its yellow flesh is sweet and richly flavoured. Partially self fertile. Not often cultivated in the UK, flowering early it benefits from shelter and a warm spring.
Mirabelle Golden Sphere
A relatively new variety bred producing good sized yellow spherical fruits with golden flesh that is sweet with a plum like flavour. Good as a dessert fruit it can also be cooked. Though hardy like other Mirabelles it flowers early so benefits from a sheltered situation.
