Overview
Prunus insititia 'Mirabelle Countess'
A superb new dual-purpose variety of mirabelle with dark red-purple fruit that look quite plum-like. The yellow flesh is wonderfully juicy, sweet and rich in flavour. Great for eating straight fom the tree and also for cooking. The flesh comes cleanly away from the stone when ripe.
Pick: Early August
Use: Cooking & Eating
Self-fertile
Description
A superb new dual-purpose variety of mirabelle with dark red-purple fruit that look quite plum-like. The yellow flesh is wonderfully juicy, sweet and rich in flavour. Great for eating straight fom the tree and also for cooking. The flesh comes cleanly away from the stone when ripe.
Planting Position
A well drained soil and a good sunny position is best for Mirabelle trees.
Pollination Partners
Mirabelle Golden Sphere, Mirabelle Gypsy, Plum Avalon, Plum Herman, Plum Rivers Early Prolific, Gage Jefferson, Gage Dennistons Superb, Gage Golden Sphere
