Morus nigra 'Wellington' - Liners bare root

Description
The Black mulberry 'Wellington' (Morus nigra) produces black-red fruits. They are berry-like and have an aromatic, sweet, spicy flavour. Well-drained, calcareous, sandy, acidic soil and a sunny location create ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from August. Its inconspicuous flowers are a beautiful sight. The Black mulberry 'Wellington' grows to around 6 metres high and 5 metres wide with its rounded habit.

Bulletpoints
* aromatic, sweet, spicy flavour * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive bright yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Black mulberry 'Wellington's are dark green, heart-shaped, alternate, coarsely serrated. They are about 6 - 12 cm in size. Black mulberry 'Wellington' is bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Olive-green bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
West Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Black mulberry 'Wellington' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Black mulberry 'Wellington' is a small, round-growing tree with a closed crown. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 6 m and is approx. 3 - 5 m wide. As a rule, it grows 20 - 45 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Morus nigra 'Wellington' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost.

Flower
Morus nigra 'Wellington' forms inconspicuous flowers arranged in spikes from May.

Fruit
The black-red fruits have an aromatic, sweet, spicy flavour. The drupes are berry-like. Ripening time from August.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary plant, bee pasture, fresh consumption, bird food plant, jam, dessert

Root
Morus nigra 'Wellington' is a heartroot.