Morus nigra ‘Wellington’

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Morus nigra ‘Wellington’

Black Mulberry Tree

Code Temp Category Description
1 15C+ Indoor Grow as a houseplant or under heated glass.
2 10 to 15C+ Indoor / Outdoor Grow indoors, or outdoors in summer in a sheltered spot
3 5 to 10C Tender Grow outdoors in summer, and in a heated glasshouse in winter.
4 1 to 5C Tender Grow outdoors or under glass without risk of frost.
5 -5 to 1C Half-Hardy Hardy in coastal/mild/sheltered areas. Will not tolerate hard/sudden frost. May require winter protection in situ. such as fleece or straw mulch.
6 -10 to -5C Hardy May suffer at altitude, central/northerly locations, harsh winters, cold gardens and when grown in pots.
7 -15 to -10C+ Hardy Will survive most severe winters but may be at risk in central/northerly locations and in pots. Top growth may be destroyed but will usually re-grow.
8 -20 to -15C Hardy Will survive severe winter, but may need protection when grown in pots.
9 -20C & Colder Very Hardy / Hardy in the severest European climates.

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Description

(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

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