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Mulberry Wellington | Mulberry
Mulberry Wellington | Mulberry

Mulberry Wellington | Mulberry

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SKU: PL30006289
bare root | 1.2m
£34.99
Available to order from autumn
2 litre pot | 0.9 - 1.2m
£26.99
Available to order from summer
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Overview

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.

Care guide

Advice on hot and droopy plants

If your plants are looking a little wilted right now, don't worry! Plants like to be filled with water to keep their structure, and when it's hot that water evaporates.

Just give them an off-schedule watering and they'll be right as rain in no time! Be careful not to flood them - plants don't like extremes.

Specifications

  • 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 'Pollinationsection below)
  • Rate of Growth: fast
  • Scented: barely
  • Wildlife friendly - attracts bees and other pollinating insects

Features

Fruit Benefits

These fruits taste best when freshly picked from their branches. They please even the most sophisticated of palates, and can be made into jams and preserves to bring great summer memories on autumn or winter days. Fruit plants are a valuable addition to any garden, bearing in mind that they do not only provide fruits, but also make a bold statement in garden arrangements by producing clouds of pink and white flowers, which at the slightest breeze fall like raindrops. When planning your garden, try to choose varieties with fruits that ripen from early summer to late autumn to ensure a constant supply of fresh fruits throughout the warmer months.

How your order will arrive

Packaging

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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