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    MORUS
    MORUS
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    MORUS

    Commonly known as Mulberry

    Genus of about 10 species of upright to rounded deciduous shrubs and trees found mainly in woodland in Africa, Asia and North and South America.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Make attractive specimen trees. Fruit is edible.
    • Place of origin
      Africa, Asia, North and South America
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
    • Fruit
      Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Morus - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide

    varieties
    MORUS alba
    White mulberry
    sweet, whitish fruits changing to reddish pink
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £22.00
    MORUS nigra
    Black mulberry
    rounded tree with fruits which turn red and then dark purple in late summer when ripe
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £20.00
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tree & Shrub
    Tailored specifically to help feed both trees and shrubs. Recommended for first year after planting use to support newly planted trees and shrubs establish themselves. Also good for potted shrubs and trees to enable them to thrive.
    1KG packet
    £8.25
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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