Mirabelle de Metz European Plum

We had high hopes when we first received the trees and we're still hopful it will start to bud and leaf. We planted this tree on the back side of our garage wanting to espalier it in a fan so how the branches came off naturally gave a good start for us. But as it is now the trees have been in for about a month the pluot is thriving in our orchard area and the mirabelle is not coming to life at all.

Ever since arriving in the U.S. with my family back in the 60's, I yearned to find a way to once again taste the delicious fruit of the Maribelle. A few years back, i discovered Raintree Nursery and found that they, through a miracle of grafting, offer the Mirabelle plum. My first attempt (totally my fault) ended in a disappointment in trying to achieve too much from the Florida climate. I am now in my 2nd and recently 3rd purchase of the Mirabelle plum this time being in the New England Northeast. #2 is doing quite well despite the hungry insects and although I did not need to worry about fertilization, I purchased #3 just because I wanted #2 to have a friend. Ha Ha. I will reap my reward when the trees start producing fruit.

Very happy

My trees were delivered late one afternoon and were planted the very next day. As of today there is still no signs of life for either of them. I'm very disappointed.

I am originating from the Metz region and i was so so so so stoked to find affordable mirabelle trees! My trees came well pacakged and in stellar condition. We planted them right away and they are doing fantastic, with their first leaves budding, not even a whole week after planting them! I am excited and stoked that I eventually will have my beloved mirabelle jam and cakes in the future! (We also ordered lowbush Blueberries in another order that arrived the same day, which also arrived super super healthy and are thriving!)
I will definitely chose Raintree Nursery for my future purchases!

Bare root but looked fantastic. I can't wait to see it leaf out! Well pruned out of the box!

Tree arrived on time and appears to be strong and healthy.

Received a bare root Mirabelle de Metz tree in excellent condition. Potted the tree in a 10 gallon pot and the tree immediately began to leaf out. Plan to transplant to a permanent location in the next few weeks. Very pleased with my new European plum tree!

Metz and Nancy arrived in good condition, well-packaged. Good root and branch structure, completely dormant. Gave them nice wide holes, sunny spot, backfilled adding plenty of humus. I'm looking forward to seeing them grow, here in Seacoast NH, Zone 6a.

Raintree Nursery made a mistake, then owned up to it, and fixed it as best they could. They had shipped me two fruit trees that, four years later when the trees started bearing fruit, I learned were (similar but) the wrong trees. To their credit, Raintree recognized the problem, and fixed it as best they could by shipping me two trees that they double promise are the right ones.

Worst Company with whom I have ever done business. I purchased 2 Mirabelle Plum trees. One did well and other never showed any signs of growth so they had me send photos and to do a scratch test. The first test on the trunk showed some life but 2 months later, it showed none. I have contacted them 5 times now by phone & email, sending more photos and the last scratch test. They have not responded to any in the past 3 weeks. I have never spoken with a person as they never answer the phone but tell you to leave messages which they never respond to. So far, no response by email either. I would like my $59 + tax + shipping or a replacement tree so that my other will pollinate but In 3 wks have yet to have a response.

The tree arrived on good condition,there is not much to report at this time since the tree is still dormant.

It was great, very happy with the purchase

The M. de Metz seems less common in U.S. than other Mirabelles and is recommended for cooking, much like a prune type. Followed Raintree advice and planted the tree near other plums for pollination.