3ft 'King James' Mulberry Tree | Morus nigra | 3L Pot

Name: 3ft 'King James' Mulberry Tree | Morus nigra | 3L Pot
Brand: Winters Hill
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Price: 36.99 GBP
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Descended from the last tree planted by King James I at the Chelsea Physic Garden.
Bears abundant, juicy dark red mulberries with a rich, succulent flavour.
A medium-sized tree with heart-shaped leaves that emerge bright green and turn golden yellow in autumn.
Features small, fluffy green catkins in May and June for extra seasonal interest.
A robust, self-pollinating tree that is easy to care for and has good pest and disease resistance.
Recipient of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Our trees are expertly pruned before shipping to encourage a strong, bushy shape.

Species: Mulberry
Features: Heritage, Self fertile
Flowering Time: May, June
Harvest Time: August to September
Flower Colour: Green
Position: Full sun, Partial shade
Eventual Spread: Spreads up to 10m
Habit: An upright tree with a bushy habit
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Soil Type: Any fertile, well-drained soil
Tasting Notes: Rich and succulent flavour
Uses: Eat fresh or make jam, smoothies, cobblers, dessert sauces and mulberry wine

Planting Time: January, February, March, November, December
Spacing: Plant at least 4m apart to allow for spreading.
Watering: If you’re planting in spring or summer, water well for the first few months. Increase watering if there are extended periods of hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little.
Feeding: This tree gets all the nutrients it needs from the soil.
Pruning: Prune King James Mulberry trees when they are dormant. Remove damaged, diseased or crossing branches.
Pest & Disease: Generally very resistant to pests and diseases. Watch out for mulberry leaf spot - it looks like irregular brown or black spots on the leaves and can affect the fruit yield. Treat by pruning out affected branches and disposing in the general waste, not compost.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 60-90cm including pot
Eventual Height: 10m
Supplied As: This tree is supplied in a 3L Poly-Pot. Poly-Pots use 70% less plastic than traditional pots and can be recycled.
Time to First Crop: 2 years

Highlights

Descended from the last tree planted by King James I at the Chelsea Physic Garden.
Bears abundant, juicy dark red mulberries with a rich, succulent flavour.
A medium-sized tree with heart-shaped leaves that emerge bright green and turn golden yellow in autumn.
Features small, fluffy green catkins in May and June for extra seasonal interest.
A robust, self-pollinating tree that is easy to care for and has good pest and disease resistance.
Recipient of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Our trees are expertly pruned before shipping to encourage a strong, bushy shape.

Variety Specifications

Species: Mulberry
Features: Heritage, Self fertile
Flowering Time: May, June
Harvest Time: August to September
Flower Colour: Green
Position: Full sun, Partial shade
Eventual Spread: Spreads up to 10m
Habit: An upright tree with a bushy habit
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Soil Type: Any fertile, well-drained soil
Tasting Notes: Rich and succulent flavour
Uses: Eat fresh or make jam, smoothies, cobblers, dessert sauces and mulberry wine

Planting & Care

Planting Time: January, February, March, November, December
Spacing: Plant at least 4m apart to allow for spreading.
Watering: If you’re planting in spring or summer, water well for the first few months. Increase watering if there are extended periods of hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little.
Feeding: This tree gets all the nutrients it needs from the soil.
Pruning: Prune King James Mulberry trees when they are dormant. Remove damaged, diseased or crossing branches.
Pest & Disease: Generally very resistant to pests and diseases. Watch out for mulberry leaf spot - it looks like irregular brown or black spots on the leaves and can affect the fruit yield. Treat by pruning out affected branches and disposing in the general waste, not compost.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 60-90cm including pot
Eventual Height: 10m
Supplied As: This tree is supplied in a 3L Poly-Pot. Poly-Pots use 70% less plastic than traditional pots and can be recycled.
Time to First Crop: 2 years