Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Mirabelle de Nancy |  Count Althann's Gage |  Victoria | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirabelle de Nancy is a traditional Mirabelle, originating from north-east France. | Count Althann's Gage has a richer and more plum-like flavour than other gages. | Victoria is the definitive English plum, attractive fruit, good for eating, outstanding flavour for cooking. | |
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Growing
| Mirabelle trees Mirabelle de Nancy | Gage trees Count Althann's Gage | Plum trees Victoria | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Disease resistance | Average | Poor |
Using
| Mirabelle trees Mirabelle de Nancy | Gage trees Count Althann's Gage | Plum trees Victoria | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late | Mid |
| Season of use | 1 week | 1-3 days | 1 week |
| Food uses | Culinary | Eating fresh | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose |
Climate
| Mirabelle trees Mirabelle de Nancy | Gage trees Count Althann's Gage | Plum trees Victoria | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Mirabelle trees Mirabelle de Nancy | Gage trees Count Althann's Gage | Plum trees Victoria | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | France | Czech Republic | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1550 - 1599 | 1850 - 1899 | 1800 - 1849 |
| Fruit colour | Yellow / Orange | Red | Red |