'Mirabelle Golden Sphere' Plum Tree
The belle of the... Sphere?
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Mirabelle Golden Sphere' Plum Tree
- Lovely looking round, golden yellow fruits
- Golden Sphere's slight sharpness makes it tart to eat raw, but perfect for cooking and preserving
- Boasts a longer than average shelf life when kept in the fridge
- Clouds of linen-white spring blossoms make this an even more attractive addition to the garden
- Grows to a neat 4 x 4m
- Partially self fertile - will crop on its own but produce more if there's a partner tree nearby
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
The 'Mirabelle Golden Sphere' plum tree is suitable for a pot of 50 to 60 centimetres, provided it is grafted onto a dwarfing rootstock.
How big does it get?
The Mirabelle Golden Sphere Plum Tree typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4.5 metres and a spread of 3 to 4 metres, though this can be restricted by using dwarfing rootstocks.
How much sunlight does this need?
For optimal growth and fruit production, planting Mirabelle Golden Sphere Plum in a location that receives full sunlight, ideally at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day, is essential. It thrives in a warm, sunny position with temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Mirabelle Golden Sphere' plum tree prefers moist but well-drained, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Mirabelle Golden Sphere' Plum Tree needs consistent watering of 3 to 4 centimetres per week to develop its large, sweet, golden fruits.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Mirabelle Golden Sphere' Plum Tree will need pruning. Prune in early to mid-summer to avoid silver leaf disease, trimming back new growth by 10 to 15 centimetres.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Mirabelle Golden Sphere' plum tree is fully hardy in all of the UK, holding an RHS hardiness rating of H6, which means it can withstand temperatures from -15°C to -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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