Miniature Prunus Mirabelle (Miniature Plum Tree)

Miniature Prunus Mirabelle – Care & Description

Common Name: Miniature Mirabelle Plum Tree
Botanical Name: Prunus domestica subsp. syriaca
Type: Deciduous fruiting tree (dwarf/miniature form)
Family: Rosaceae
Fruit: Small, golden-yellow plums with sweet, juicy flesh
Ideal For: Small gardens, patios, containers, and orchards

Plant Description:

The Miniature Prunus Mirabelle, also known as the Dwarf Mirabelle Plum, is a compact, deciduous fruit tree bred specifically for small spaces and containers. It produces abundant clusters of golden-yellow fruits with a rich, honeyed flavour, perfect for fresh eating, jams, or desserts.

Its compact size (typically 1.5–2 metres tall) makes it ideal for urban gardens, patios, or balconies, while still delivering the same fruiting power as a full-sized tree. In spring, it bursts into clouds of white blossoms, attracting bees and pollinators.

Ideal Uses:

• Container gardening on patios or balconies

• Compact orchard planting

• Urban gardens or courtyards

• Decorative tree for small outdoor spaces

• Produces edible, sweet Mirabelle plums

Care Guide:

☀️ Light Requirements:

• Requires full sun for best flowering and fruiting

• At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily

Soil Preferences:

• Prefers well-drained, fertile soil

• Can be grown in loam, sandy or clay soils, pH neutral to slightly acidic

• Use quality compost if planting in a pot

Potting & Containers:

• Choose a deep, wide container with good drainage

• Repot every 2–3 years to refresh soil and encourage growth

• Add mulch to retain moisture

Watering:

• Water regularly during dry periods

• Avoid waterlogging, especially in containers

• Keep soil moist but not soggy

✂️ Pruning:

• Prune in late summer (after fruiting)

• Remove dead, damaged, or crowded branches

• Shape for airflow and light penetration

❄️ Hardiness:

• Fully hardy in IE

• Protect container-grown trees in harsh winters

Pollination:

• Some miniature varieties are self-fertile, but yield improves with a nearby plum or cherry-plum tree

• Check product label to confirm pollination group