Prunus insititia ‘Mirabelle de Nancy’ is a classic, small-fruited mirabelle variety producing golden-yellow plums with a rich, sweet flavour. Popular across Europe—especially in France—it is an excellent choice for cooking, baking, jam-making, and also enjoyable fresh. This variety is self-fertile, making it reliable and easy to grow in most UK gardens.
 
Key Features
Flowering Group: 1
Harvest/Picking: Mid-September
Best Uses: Cooking, baking, preserving and eating fresh
Fertility: Self-fertile – no pollination partner needed
 
Description 
The Mirabelle de Nancy produces small, round fruits with golden-yellow skin, sometimes with light speckling. The flesh is sweet, full-flavoured and separates cleanly from the stone, making it ideal for kitchen use. Although slightly less juicy than some mirabelle varieties, it excels in tarts, compotes, jams and traditional French desserts.
This is a dependable, easy-to-manage fruit tree that performs well in UK conditions. Its versatility makes it a great choice for home gardeners looking to grow their own high-quality cooking plums.
 
Planting & Growing Position
Thrives in full sun to develop the best flavour.
Prefers well-drained soil and benefits from a sheltered position.
Fairly frost resistant compared to many stone fruits.
Suitable for most garden sizes and works well in traditional orchards or mixed fruit plantings.
 
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