3-4ft 'Wellington' Mulberry Tree Bare Root
Mulberry 'Wellington' Tree - Morus nigra - Bare Root
Highly prized for both the ornamental value and the edible fruits, which are a deep, glossy red. Mulberries are very hard to come by in the supermarkets, so if you want to enjoy the taste of this unique, great tasting fruit, then the best way is to grow your own! Heavily cropping, this deciduous tree will work well in a larger garden, as long as it is planted in full sun, out of cold, drying winds. Avoid remedial pruning, since mulberries 'bleed' sap from the cuts; only prune during the dormant season, about a month after leaf fall. This tree can also be grown in containers for up to 15 years, if watered carefully during the summer months.
- Comes as 'Bare Root'
- Approx Height on Arrival: 100-120cm (3-4 ft)
- Tree is approx 3 years old with a 1 year old rootstock
- Flower Colour: White
- Foliage Colour: Green
- Approx. Growth Height: Up to 12m
- Rootstock: Black mulberry
- Flowering Period: Spring (April - May)
- Harvesting Period: August
- Season of Use: August - September
- Growing Habit:Bush, cordon, espalier, fan
- Uses: Eating fresh
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
- Exposure: Exposed, sheltered
- Self pollinating: yes - (see 'Pollination' section below)
- Rate of Growth: fast
- Scented: barely
- Wildlife friendly - attracts bees and other pollinating insects
We have developed an eco friendly polypot that is currently in use across our 9 litre range. This polypot has less than 20% of the plastic used by a regular pot, and is importantly recyclable. Polypots also prevent root spiraling, encouraging a healthier root system.
All trees arrive in an extra thick cardboard box with a clamp to hold their pot in place. This prevents them from moving around on their journey.
Nursery staff will wrap the roots of our bare root trees and use compost to keep them moist during transportation. This extra protection prevents them from drying out, allowing for a flying start. We also use the same specialised box that our potted trees have to keep them nice and secure as they make their way to your home.
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| Harvesting Period | Early Season Fruit Trees |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Mulberry |
| Harvest Month | August |
| Is Collection/Mix? | No |
| Needs Ericaceous Compost? | No |
| Self Fertile | Yes |
| Species | Mulberry Trees, Soft Fruit Plants |
| Time To Crop | 2 Years |
| Type | Mulberry |
| Uses | Dessert |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Annual Rate Of Growth | Medium Growing |
| Rootstock | Semi-Dwarfing Rootstock Fruit Trees |
| Supplied As | Bare Root |
| Supplied As | Bare Root |
| Type | Fruit Trees, Soft Fruit Plants |
| Special Offers | Save on Bare Root |
| Shop By Category | Fruit Trees |
| Multibuy Offers | Multibuy Offers |