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Mirabelle de Nancy Mirabelle tree

Owner: Irene

Location:  Yale, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada

Age of this tree:2025 years
Soil:I don't know, it is growing just outside my fence and close to the RR tracks. 
Climate at this location:Southern BC, Canada, just above 49th parallel. Snow in winter, lush vegetation, hot in summer.
Pruning:Not yet, I need advice.
Tree form:Not sure
Height:Taller than 15ft / 4m
Cropping:Not specified
Growth:Not specified
Herbicides:Un-treated
Pesticides:Not sure

Owner's comments

I did not even realize it was a plum tree until it was shown to me some weeks ago in July or August by someone who was familiar with my property. My mother had thoughts on the tree but she likely is wrong; she thought it was a sloe plum, but when I looked it up it appears to be a Mirabelle. This property used to be the site of a General Store. The tree appears to be fairly old, it is quite tall and well-developed.