£95.00
(Black Mulberry)
Family Moraceae
Originating from Iran
A deciduous medium sized round headed tree with heart shaped leaves that turn golden in Autumn. The mulberry has a long history and royal associations. It is cultivated for its succulent purple fruits, it has an architectural habit and becomes crooked and gnarled with time.
Grow in any moist well drained soil in an open and sunny aspect.
Height and spread in 4 – 5 years 2.5m x 1.5m
Mature height and spread in 10 – 12 years if not pruned 4m x 4m
Potential height and spread after 25 – 30 years 10m x 8m