Overview
Prunus insititia 'Ruby Columnar'
An upright variety of mirabelle tree with the largest mirabelle fruits recorded.
Pick: Late September
Use: Cooking & Eating
Self-fertile
Description
Especially large fruits with sweet, peachy flavour, this upright mirabelle tree makes a wonderful addition to the garden. Fruits are ruby coloured and with dark red flesh. The fruits can be eaten fresh or also for culinary purposes. The tree has a muchmore upright, columnar habit than other mirabelle varieties.
Planting Position
A well drained soil and a good sunny position is best for Mirabelle trees.
Pollination Partners
Mirabelle - de Nancy, Mirabelle - Countess, Plum - Avalon, Plum - Herman, Plum - Rivers Early Prolific, Gage - Jefferson, Gage - Dennistons Superb, Gage - Golden Sphere
