'Wellington' Mulberry Tree
Old fruits, bold flavours
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Wellington' Mulberry Tree
- Highly prized for both the ornamental value and the edible fruits
- Deep, glossy red-black fruits with a unique, glorious taste.
- Heavily cropping deciduous tree
- Attracts bees and other pollinating insects
- Can also be grown in containers for up to 15 years, if watered carefully during the summer months
- A highly productive variety with heavy crops of large black red fruits
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Hardiness
Self fertile
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
The 'Wellington' mulberry tree can be grown in a large pot of at least 60 centimetres, which helps to naturally restrict its vigorous growth.
How big does it get?
The Wellington Mulberry Tree typically reaches a mature height of 6 to 8 metres, forming a spreading, attractive canopy.
How much sunlight does this need?
For optimal growth and fruit production, planting Wellington Mulberry in a location that receives full sunlight, ideally at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day, is essential. It thrives in a warm, sunny position with temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Wellington' mulberry tree prefers deep, moist, and well-drained loamy soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Wellington' Mulberry Tree requires around 3 to 5 centimetres of water weekly, especially when establishing or during dry summer periods.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Wellington' Mulberry Tree will need pruning. Prune during the dormant season, removing about 10 to 15 centimetres of growth to maintain a healthy structure.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Wellington' mulberry tree is fully hardy in all of the UK, holding an RHS hardiness rating of H6, which means it can withstand temperatures from -15°C to -20°C.
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Fruit plants grown with love (and serious knowhow!)
Mike’s our guy when it comes to growing soft fruits. He’s our grape guru. Our gooseberry genius. Our blueberry boffin. What Mike doesn’t know about soft fruits? Well, it simply isn’t worth knowing. Having traversed the world from Australia to Northern Ireland – and even undertaking a horticultural stint in Sweden – Mike combines his enthusiasm, technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and favourable climatic conditions of the Cotswolds to grow only the very juiciest, sweetest soft fruits.
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