Morus Nigra King James I Black Mulberry leaves

Morus Nigra King James I leaves in autumn

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'King James I' Black Mulberry Tree

Name: 'King James I' Black Mulberry Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: MNK.SS.12.1
Price: 90.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Morus nigra

Single stem tree, 150-200cm, 12L pot

£90

£90 ~~£90~~

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Despatched within 1-3 weeks

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 5 metres height in 10 years

Cropping period August

Pollination group Self fertile

Position Full sun

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Planting & Care

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Description

'King James I'' mulberries are large and succulent with a very rich, intense flavour. Cropping in August, the fruit can be eaten straight off the tree or used in cooking. The tree has the benefit of cropping well on relatively young trees. An attractive rounded tree, it has heart shaped leaves that turn yellow in autumn and gnarled bark.

Morus nigra King James I grows and fruits best in full sun. This award-winning variety originated from the Chelsea Physic Garden in the 16th century. Highly recommended!

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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