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Mulberry trees

Wellington

Although not as well-known as the more established King James mulberry, Wellington produces larger and blacker fruits.

Reserve now for delivery w/c 3rd September onwards

Wellington mulberry trees for sale

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Semi-mature fruit trees (delivery any week Nov 2012 - Feb 2013)

Refer to product details3-year Half-Standard -12L pot£48.00

**All prices include delivery. We offer a discount on orders of multiple bare-root trees for delivery at the same time - this will be shown at the checkout.

Delivery period: Pot-grown trees can be delivered from September onwards. Bare-root trees can be delivered from mid-November onwards. Within those periods you can specify your preferred month of delivery during the checkout process. It is best to order as soon as you can to ensure items are reserved for you.

*Mature heights: Height shown is the approximate height of the tree when mature (after 5-10 years), not the height when supplied. See photos of trees as supplied. Actual mature heights may vary considerably dependent on your local conditions and training and pruning regime.

Stock availability: Items showing as 'sold out' will probably be available again next season. If you would like to reserve in advance use our enquiry form - this does not commit you to anything.



Growing

  • Overall disease resistance: Good
  • Cropping: Good
  • Fertility: Self-fertile
  • Ploidy: Diploid
  • Pollinating others: Average
  • Bearing regularity: Regular
  • Gardening skill: Easy
  • Vigour: Average growth
  • Attractive tree

Uses

Identification

  • Fruit colour: Black
  • Leaf colour: Green
  • Country of origin: United Kingdom
  • Period of origin: 1800 - 1849

Climate

  • Suitable for temperate climates

Pollination guide for Wellington mulberry trees

Wellington is self-fertile and does not need a pollination partner, although fruiting may be improved if there is a compatible tree of a different variety nearby.

Important: advice about pollination


How to grow Wellington mulberry trees

Mulberry trees are self-fertile, easy to grow, and tend not to suffer from diseases. Fruiting should begin after 7-8 years, and the tree will continue to grow for a decade or more, reaching a height and spread of about 6m / 20ft.

Planting instructions.

Pruning instructions.

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