5ft 'King James' Mulberry Tree | Morus nigra | 9L Pot | 2 Years Old

Name: 5ft 'King James' Mulberry Tree | Morus nigra | 9L Pot | 2 Years Old
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178768122235_55626526032251
Price: 40.99 GBP
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A true heritage variety, descended from a tree planted for King James I at the Chelsea Physic Garden.
Produces an abundance of juicy, dark red mulberries with a rich, succulent flavour from August to September.
Features beautiful heart-shaped leaves, bright green in spring, turning a glorious golden-yellow in autumn.
Delightful, fluffy green catkins add extra interest in May and June.
A robust, self-fertile tree that is wonderfully low-maintenance.
Proud recipient of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Expertly pruned before dispatch to encourage a strong, bushy shape.

Species: Mulberry
Features: Heritage, Self fertile
Flowering Time: May, June
Harvest Time: June, July, August
Planting Time: January, February, March, November, December
Flower Colour: Green
Position: Full sun
Sun: Full sun, Partial shade
Eventual Spread: Spreads up to 10m
Habit: An upright tree with a bushy habit
Hardiness: Fully hardy, no winter protection necessary
Soil Type: Prefers fertile well draining soil. Can also tolerate clay soil but you will need to take some steps to improve drainage, such as mixing in fine horticultural grit or perlite to the surrounding soil when planting.
Uses: Eat fresh or make jam, smoothies, cobblers, dessert sauces and mulberry wine

Pruning: Prune King James Mulberry trees when they are dormant, from late winter to early spring. Remove damaged, diseased or crossing branches. Your tree is expertly pruned before shipping to encourage a better shape and stronger growth.
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.
Pollination: This tree is self-fertile and does not need a pollination partner, producing good crops from just one tree.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 120-150cm inc. pot
Eventual Height: 12m
Supplied As: This tree is supplied in a 9L Poly-Pot, which is approx D15 x H30cm. Poly-Pots use 70% less plastic than traditional pots and can be recycled. A 9L pot allows ample space for good root development and can support a good size tree.

Highlights

A true heritage variety, descended from a tree planted for King James I at the Chelsea Physic Garden.
Produces an abundance of juicy, dark red mulberries with a rich, succulent flavour from August to September.
Features beautiful heart-shaped leaves, bright green in spring, turning a glorious golden-yellow in autumn.
Delightful, fluffy green catkins add extra interest in May and June.
A robust, self-fertile tree that is wonderfully low-maintenance.
Proud recipient of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Expertly pruned before dispatch to encourage a strong, bushy shape.

Variety Specifications

Species: Mulberry
Features: Heritage, Self fertile
Flowering Time: May, June
Harvest Time: June, July, August
Planting Time: January, February, March, November, December
Flower Colour: Green
Position: Full sun
Sun: Full sun, Partial shade
Eventual Spread: Spreads up to 10m
Habit: An upright tree with a bushy habit
Hardiness: Fully hardy, no winter protection necessary
Soil Type: Prefers fertile well draining soil. Can also tolerate clay soil but you will need to take some steps to improve drainage, such as mixing in fine horticultural grit or perlite to the surrounding soil when planting.
Uses: Eat fresh or make jam, smoothies, cobblers, dessert sauces and mulberry wine

Planting & Care

Pruning: Prune King James Mulberry trees when they are dormant, from late winter to early spring. Remove damaged, diseased or crossing branches. Your tree is expertly pruned before shipping to encourage a better shape and stronger growth.
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.
Pollination: This tree is self-fertile and does not need a pollination partner, producing good crops from just one tree.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 120-150cm inc. pot
Eventual Height: 12m
Supplied As: This tree is supplied in a 9L Poly-Pot, which is approx D15 x H30cm. Poly-Pots use 70% less plastic than traditional pots and can be recycled. A 9L pot allows ample space for good root development and can support a good size tree.