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<p>1st PLANT: <span data-mce-fragment="1">2 years old - current height: 20 cm</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p>
<p>Seed-sown Asimina plant with strong root system.</p>
<p>The plant is sent safely and securely packed with shock-absorbing packaging. The plant is delivered without a pot.</p>
<p>Note. that trees ordered during the winter months lack foliage.</p>
<p><meta charset="UTF-8"><span>The trees are easily self-fertile but 2 trees are recommended for good pollination.</span></p>
<p><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Asimina, Paw paw</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: <em>Asimina triloba</em></span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Annonaceae</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Asimina is one of the most tropical-like fruits that can grow in our Nordic climate. The taste is reminiscent of a mixture of banana and mango and the texture is similar to papaya or a perfectly ripe avocado. The fruit looks like a small green mango with golden yellow flesh.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">The fruits are usually eaten as they are but can also be used to enrich refreshing drinks, pastries and cocktails with their mild tropical taste. The fruits are rich in vitamins such as riboflavins and B-6. You can also use the fruits to make ice cream.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Asimina originates from and grows naturally in North America, often as undergrowth under larger trees.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">They thrive in humus-rich, nutrient-rich and slightly moist well-drained soils.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Asimina thrives in sheltered locations and therefore likes to grow under larger trees and also like to stand close together (approx. 1 m apart) in full grown size. This protects against wind and direct sunlight and facilitates pollination. East facing is a suitable place to plant Asimina. Plants that grow in exposed locations do significantly worse than plants that grow in protected locations.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Water abundantly or plant in a place with good water supply.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Asiminan puts a lot of energy into developing a strong root system in the beginning - the root can often be thicker than the trunk in the first months. When growing in pots, a tip is to plant in deep pots directly, this gives the opportunity for more efficient root development and you avoid disturbing the plant before it has grown.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">In open ground, Asiminan grows into a dense thicket by spreading via root shoots.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Location: partial shade</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 1-10 m</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">USDA zone: 1-8<br> Harvest age: 3-7 years</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"><span>1 Black Mulberry Tree: 3 years - current height 60-90 cm</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>Seedlings raised in Swedish climate</span></p>
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<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Black mulberry, Black mulberry tree <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Morus nigra<br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Moraceae</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"></span><span data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberry trees are one of our oldest cultivated plants. The black mulberry tree, like the white variety,</span> <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/vitt-mullbar-morus-alba" title="White mulberry (Morus alba)" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/vitt-mullbar-morus-alba" target="_blank"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1">Morus alba</span></strong></a><span data-mce-fragment="1">, originates from Western Asia - on the other hand, the black mulberry tree came to Europe a couple of hundred years before the white one. The first findings of knowledge of the black mulberry tree were already around 300 BC. It could possibly be that Morus nigra originates slightly further to the south-west (closer to Europe) in West Asia than its relative Morus alba, and that this is why Morus nigra also has a slightly poorer hardiness in cold climates than its relative.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Traditionally, the black mulberry was used to make wine and make-up - thanks to its high concentration of anthocyanins which give the berry its deep dark colour. But the berries were also grown for fresh consumption.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Unlike the fruits of the white mulberry tree which can vary in color, the fruits of the black mulberry tree are always black when ripe. The black mulberry is also more acidic.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The berries are rich in antioxidants and, like mulberry leaf tea, are thought to help balance blood sugar levels. This is thanks to <span data-mce-fragment="1">the content of the substance MFE, which stabilizes the blood sugar level and thus suppresses the body's sweet tooth. Therefore, mulberries are a common substitute for those who want to get rid of their sweet tooth.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Due to the berry's unusually high nutritional content, mulberry, like <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-barbarum" title="Goji (Lycium barbarum)" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-barbarum" target="_blank" data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1">the goji berry</span></strong></a> , is considered a so-called "superfood".</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">In addition to mulberry wine, you can also make juice and jam from the berries.<br></p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Withstands temperatures down to -25 <span data-mce-fragment="1">°</span> <span data-mce-fragment="1">C.</span> The tree can grow in most soils but thrives best in loose, nutrient-rich soils. Hardy in windy coastal climates but optimal growth is given in warm, wind-sheltered locations.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Fits well as a trellis tree as the branches are<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span>easily bendable.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberry trees also suit well in forest orchards as they are a popular host plant for many organisms and provide recurring harvests without major maintenance and protect plants in lower layers.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberries are self-fertile, which means that only one tree is needed to bear fruit.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Prune in winter when the tree/shrub is dormant to avoid excessive "bleeding" of the tree, which is otherwise a common characteristic of<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span>mulberry plants.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The berries ripen continuously from mid-summer to early autumn.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"></strong>The berries are harvested when the color has changed from red to jet black. A tip is to pick the berries with a needle to avoid them being crushed between your fingers.</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-4 m<br data-mce-fragment="1">USDA Zone: 5-10</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>1 White Mulberry Tree: 3 years - current height 60-90 cm</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>Seedlings raised in Swedish climate</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> White mulberry, White mulberry tree <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Morus alba<br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Moraceae</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The Mulberry tree is one of the world's oldest cultivated plants - probably best known for hosting silkworms whose threads are used to produce silk fabric, since Mulberry leaves practically are the silkworm's only source of food. And the leaves from the White Mulberry variety are especially popular among the silkworms. The white mulberry originates from West Asia.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The berries on the White Mulberry tree can vary in color - from white to pink to red, to nearly black. The White Mulberries have a sweeter taste than their black-fruited relative <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-mullbar-morus-nigra" title="Black mulberry (Morus nigra)" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-mullbar-morus-nigra" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Morus nigra</strong></span></a> . The berries are rich in antioxidants and, like mulberry leaf tea, are thought to help balance blood sugar levels. Thanks to its unusually high nutritional content, mulberries are considered a so-called "superfood", like <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-barbarum" title="Goji (Lycium barbarum)" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-barbarum" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;">the goji berry</span></strong></a> .</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Dried white mulberries berries have a caramel-like taste.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">In addition, the berries contain the substance MFE, which stabilizes the blood sugar level and thus naturally calms the body's craving for sugar. Therefore, mulberries are a common snack-substitute for those who want to get rid of their sweet tooth.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">You can also make juice and jam from the berries.</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The White Mulberry tree is somewhat hardier than its relative <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-mullbar-morus-nigra" title="Black mulberry (Morus nigra)" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-mullbar-morus-nigra" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Morus nigra</strong></span></a> and can withstand temperatures down to -30 <span data-mce-fragment="1">°</span> <span data-mce-fragment="1">C.</span> It can grow in most soils but thrives best in loose, nutrient-rich soils. Hardy in windy coastal climates but optimal growth is given in warm, wind-sheltered locations.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Suitable as a trellis tree as the branches are easily bendable.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberry trees also suit well in forest orchards as they are a popular host plant for many organisms and provide recurring harvests without major maintenance and protect plants in lower layers.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberries are self-fertile, which means that only one tree is needed to bear fruit.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Prune in winter when the tree/shrub is dormant to avoid excessive "bleeding" of the tree, which is otherwise a common characteristic of mulberry plants.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The berries ripen continuously from mid-summer to early autumn.<br></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong></strong>When it's time to harvest, a tip is to pick the berries with a needle to avoid crushing them between your fingers.</p>
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<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-3 m<br data-mce-fragment="1">USDA Zone: 4-10</p>
<p> 1 tree Chinese Vegetable Tree: 1 year old - current height 15-30 cm</p>
<p> <strong>Trivial name:</strong> <span><meta charset="utf-8">Chinese Vegetable Tree, Chinese Toon, Toona, Cigar Box Tree, Chinese Mahogany, Chinese Toon, Onion Tree</span> <br><strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Toona sinensis / Cedrela sinensis</span><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Meliaceae</p>
<p> <strong><span>Plant history & use:</span></strong></p>
<p><meta charset="utf-8"> Chinese Vegetable Tree, or Chinese Toon, is a winter-hardy tree with eye-catching foliage that appears in pink-red tones in spring. In autumn, the leaves have a beautiful golden color. The appearance is just the icing on the cake, the tree has a wide range of different uses.</p>
<p> Young shoots and leaves are widely used in Chinese cuisine. The leaves have a crisp texture and the taste is described as umami, nutty and oniony. Another source describes the taste of the cooked leaves as a complex meal in itself - more specifically: like roasted beans with notes of onion and pepper. "Even those who don't like vegetables might like Toona."</p>
<p> The leaves are rich in vitamin A and contain about 6% protein, 1% fat, 6.6% carbohydrates and 1.5% minerals of various kinds.</p>
<p>The leaves are most often cooked as a component in stir-fries or by steaming/boiling the leaves to eat as a side vegetable. They can also be deep-fried in a tempura-like manner.</p>
<p> Young shoots and leaves are also eaten in salads or pickled. In China, leaves and shoots are dried and then ground and used as a spice.</p>
<p> The most common areas of use<meta charset="utf-8"> In the few Swedish homes where the plant is grown, it seems to be used to boil broth from the leaves & shoots, make pesto or throw pickled leaves into a hamburger.</p>
<p> A tea-like drink is made from the leaves and shoots, and in some cases the fruit. The leaves and shoots are heated in a pan for a short time and then allowed to dry slowly.</p>
<p> Roots, bark and fruit have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years.</p>
<p> The wood is highly prized and resembles mahogany with its dark red color - it is used to make furniture, window frames, etc.</p>
<p> The wood also has a delicate scent and is burned in temples as incense.</p>
<p>Sometimes called synonymously Cigar Box Tree as the wood has historically been used for making cigar boxes. However, it was predominantly the relative <em>T. odorata</em> that was used for this purpose.</p>
<p> Produces beautiful white/pink flowers in large panicles hanging from the branches in August. The flowers are sweetly scented and adept at attracting pollinators.</p>
<p> In Chinese culture, <em>T. sinensis</em> is often used symbolically to represent the father figure.</p>
<p> From a distance, Chinese Toon can sometimes resemble bamboo, when it is allowed to take root and form a grove. Standing under a large tree, the foliage looks almost palm-like against the sky. An eye-catching plant in many ways.</p>
<p><span></span> <strong>Culture:</strong></p>
<p> Originates from eastern Asia - from North Korea, through China all the way down to western Indonesia.</p>
<p> Easy to care for and fast growing. Place in a sunny position. Hardy outdoors in zones 1-2. Clear temperatures down to -25ºC have been reported.</p>
<p> <meta charset="utf-8">Grows best in moist, fertile, well-drained soils. Tolerates most soil pH. Does not thrive in wet soils.</p>
<p> Can be kept low growing and topped for continuous growth of young shoots and leaves.</p>
<p> Has good shade tolerance, but the result is narrow, elongated trees that reach up towards the light.</p>
<p> Placed in sun or shade, the tree will eventually grow to about 15-20 meters tall. Chinese Toon can live over 100 years.</p>
<p> Also top as a larger tree for abundant growth of young leaves & shoots.</p>
<p> <i>Sets</i> root shoots at adulthood.</p>
<p> <strong>Features:</strong></p>
<p> Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun<br> Height: 15-20 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-2</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">1st Turkish Tree Hazel: 3 years old - current height 80-100 cm</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Turkish Hazel, Tree Hazel, Turkish Tree Hazel <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Corylus colurna<br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Betulaceae</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Turkish Hazel is a tree-shaped hazel with a thick trunk and pyramidal crown. Native to Southeast Europe and Southwest Asia - the tree is found growing wild in the region from the Balkans, to northern Turkey, to northern Iran.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">It is a fast-growing tree that is hardy in exposed environments, e.g. urban environments. The Turkish hazel grows about 20-30 meters high and often has a straight, continuous trunk with more or less horizontal branches.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Turkish Hazel produces edible hazelnuts that sit inside fluffy balls. The nuts are smaller than those of the more common hazel - <em>Corylus avellana -</em> but they have a thicker shell, which makes the Turkish hazelnut more resistant to hungry pests of various kinds - e.g.</span></p>
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<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">weevils, birds & squirrels - which are otherwise a big problem when growing common hazel, <em>C. avellana</em> .</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Turkish Hazel can live for over 200 years.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Turkish Hazel is a fast-growing tree that is resistant to drought, wind, heat and cold once established. However, the optimal environment is a place with full sun and a moist, well-drained soil. However, it also grows well in heavy clay soils and sandy soils.</p>
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<p data-mce-fragment="1">The tree can withstand winter temperatures down to -25ºC.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Nuts ripen in October-November.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 20-30 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-5</p>
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<p data-mce-fragment="1">1 Pecan Tree: 2 years old - current height: 40 cm</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Pecan tree seedling with strong root system.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The plant is sent safely and securely packed with shock-absorbing packaging. The plant is delivered without a pot.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Note. that trees ordered during the winter months lack foliage.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">2 trees are recommended for good pollination.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Pecan tree, Pekan hickory, Pekan nut, Pekan</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: <em>Carya illinoinensis</em></span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Juglandaceae</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">The pecan, with an antioxidant content higher than any other so-called "tree nut", is one of the most popular nuts on the market. The pecan tree originates from North America where the USA and Mexico together account for over 90% of global pecan production. The nut is similar to the continental walnut, but is more oblong and has a smooth shell and a completely different aroma.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The pecan contains abundant amounts of minerals such as zinc, magnesium, calcium and iron as well as Omega-6 fats.<br></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The nuts contain monounsaturated fats and its well-known benefits for good health are many.<br></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Pecans can, for example, be used to make a crispy cover for oven-roasted fillets, fill oven-baked peppers with, spice up a salad, sprinkle on ice cream or simply eat as is. A handful of nuts per day is the recommended daily intake.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The pecan tree grows in its natural environment along stream and river banks where the tree can extend its roots deep into the soil. In their natural habitat, pecan trees often eventually become the tallest and largest trees in the area. They can reach an age of up to 300 years.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Thrives best in sunny locations in a light sandy soil with good drainage. Planted in a deep pot the first few years or directly into the ground. Plenty of room for the roots to reach deep is important to create a strong and healthy tree.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Mix compost or stable manure into the top soil layer. Cover the base of the trunk with some type of covering material, such as wood chips or grass clippings, to prevent the emergence of weeds and thus competition for the newly established tree.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Plant trees at least 15 meters apart, to give space for their natural growth.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Water abundantly the first years of establishment.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The tree is ready for harvest after 3-8 years.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Nuts ripen in late autumn. Harvest when the tree has spontaneously let the nuts fall to the ground.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Properties</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant position: sun</span> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 20-40 m</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Growing zone: approx. 1-7<br> Harvest age: 3-8 years</span></p>
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<p data-mce-fragment="1">1 Sweet Chestnut Tree: 4 years old - current height: 100-125 cm</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Note. that trees ordered during the winter months lack foliage.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">True chestnuts are self-pollinating - only 1 tree is needed for fruiting.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: <meta charset="utf-8"> Sweet Chestnut, Spanish Chestnut, <strong data-mce-fragment="1"></strong>Real Chestnut, Edible Chestnut</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: <em data-mce-fragment="1">Castanea sativa</em></span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Fagaceae</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Genuine chestnuts have existed in European history for several thousand years. From Roman times it began to spread to the more northern parts of Europe - then often cultivated by monks in monastery gardens.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">It is the chestnut brown shiny nuts that are consumed. Nuts are nutritious and have historically even competed with today's most common grains. It was then a flour ground from the chestnuts that was used abundantly - possible thanks to the nuts' rich content of starch, something that is otherwise unusual among nuts.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">A more modern widespread way of enjoying the nuts is to roast them together with butter and salt, this is common both around the Mediterranean region and in England (with or without butter). Roasted nuts have a flavor reminiscent of sweet potatoes.<br></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The tree has a beautiful and majestic growth like the oak. However, the real chestnut grows faster than the oak.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">In their natural environment, down in southern Europe, the trees can live for over 2000 years.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Thrives best in a warm and wind-protected location in a sunny location. Grow in well-drained, loamy soil. Feel free to mix grass clippings, compost or stable manure into the top soil layer.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Thrives in slightly acidic soil - optimal pH value is between 4.5-6.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Does not thrive in particularly wet soils.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <span>Water abundantly the first years of establishment.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The tree usually yields after 3-5 years. The nuts are usually ready to harvest around Sep-Oct.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Properties</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant position: sun</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 20-35 m</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Growing zone: 1-2<br> Harvest age: 3-5 years</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Mulberry tree of the fast-growing & hardy variety 'Mulle' (black berries) - current height: 60-80 cm</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Picture taken in autumn showing yellowing of leaves</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> Mulberry 'Mulle' Black Mulberry, Black Mulberry Tree <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Morus acidosa<br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Moraceae</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">General info Mulberry:</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"></span><span data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberry trees are one of our oldest cultivated plants. The black mulberry tree, like the white variety,</span> <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/vitt-mullbar-morus-alba" title="White mulberry (Morus alba)" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/vitt-mullbar-morus-alba"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;">Morus alba</span></strong></a> <span data-mce-fragment="1">, originates from West Asia - however, the black mulberry tree came to Europe a couple of hundred years before the white one. The first findings of knowledge about the black mulberry tree were already around 300 BC. It may be that Morus nigra originates somewhat further to the southwest (closer to Europe) in West Asia than its relative Morus alba, and that this is why Morus nigra also has a slightly worse hardiness in cold climates than its relative.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Traditionally, the black mulberry was used to make wine and cosmetics - thanks to its high concentration of anthocyanins which give the berry its deep dark colour. However, the berries were also grown for fresh consumption.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Unlike the white mulberry tree, which can vary in color, the black mulberry tree's fruits are always black when ripe. The black mulberry is also more acidic.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> The berries are rich in antioxidants and, like mulberry leaf tea, are thought to help balance blood sugar levels. This is thanks to<span> </span><span data-mce-fragment="1">content of the substance MFE which stabilizes blood sugar levels and thus suppresses the body's cravings for sweets. Therefore, mulberries are a common substitute for those who want to get rid of their cravings for sweets.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Due to the berries' unusually high nutritional content, mulberries, like <a data-mce-fragment="1" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-barbarum" title="Goji (Lycium barbarum)" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-barbarum"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;">the goji berry</span></strong></a> , are considered a so-called "superfood".</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> In addition to mulberry wine, you can also make juice and jam from the berries.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> The leaves can be used to brew healthy tea, which has historically been drunk in China and has recently begun to become popular in Asia again.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Withstands temperatures down to -25 <span data-mce-fragment="1">°</span> <span data-mce-fragment="1">C.</span> The tree can grow in most soils but thrives best in loose, nutrient-rich soils. Tolerant in windy coastal climates but optimal growth occurs in warm, wind-sheltered locations.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Suitable as a trellis tree as the branches are<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span>easily bendable.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Mulberry trees are also well suited to forest orchards as they are a popular host plant among many organisms and provide recurring harvests without much maintenance, as well as protecting plants in lower layers.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Mulberries are self-fertile, meaning that only one tree is needed to produce fruit.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Prune in winter when the tree is dormant to avoid excessive "bleeding", which is otherwise a common characteristic of<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span>mulberry plants.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> The berries ripen continuously from mid-summer to early autumn.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"></strong>The berries are harvested when the color has changed from red to jet black. One tip is to pick the berries with a needle to avoid crushing them between your fingers.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Features:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 5-10 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-4</p>
<p> Breadfruit: current height 25-30 cm</p>
<p> <strong>Common name</strong> <span>: Breadfruit, Monkey tree</span><br> <strong>Scientific name</strong> <span>: <em>Araucaria araucana</em></span><br> <strong>Family</strong> <span>:<meta charset="utf-8"> <span>Araucaria</span></span><br><br> <strong>Plant history & use</strong> <span>:</span><br><br> Breadfruit, also called Monkey Tree, is a hardy conifer from southern Chile that eventually produces edible nuts, similar to pine nuts.</p>
<p> <strong>Cultivation</strong> <span>:</span></p>
<p> <em>Full description coming soon...</em></p>
<p> <strong>Features</strong> <span>:</span></p>
<p> <span>Year: Perennial</span><br> <span>Growing position: sun</span><br> <span>Height: 30-40 m</span><br> <span>Growing zone: 1-2<br></span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1 Ginkgo tree: 3 years old - current height: 80-100 cm</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common Names</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>:</strong> Ginkgo, Chinese Temple Tree</span> <span data-mce-fragment="1">, Maidenhair Tree</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>:</strong> <em>Ginkgo biloba</em></span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>:</strong> Ginkgoaceae</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"></span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The ginkgo is a unique tree.<meta charset="utf-8"> <span>It is the last living species in its order: Ginkgoales, which first arose over 290 million years ago.<meta charset="utf-8"> The tree is very similar to the ancient trees from which it originated.</span> Its closest relatives today are cone palms and conifers.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> The tree was cultivated early in human history and is still widely planted. It is considered a living fossil. The trees are very long-lived, with some specimens estimated to be around 1500 years old.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Both seeds and leaves are edible. Ginkgo leaves have long been regarded for their reported positive effects on cognitive functions, such as memory and concentration.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> The seeds are used both in ground form in Asian rice porridges ( <em>congee</em> ), and roasted and salted to be eaten as a healthy snack with other dishes and drinks.</p>
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<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Features:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Year: Perennial</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Growing position: partial shade</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 15-35 m</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Growing zone: 1-3<br></span></p>
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<p data-mce-fragment="1">1 Torreya Nut Tree: 2 years old - current height: 40-60 cm</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>:</strong> Torreya Nut, Japanese Torreya, Kaya Nut, Japanese Nutmeg-Yew</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>:</strong> <em>Torreya nucifera</em></span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>:</strong> Taxaceae</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"></span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Japanese Torreya, or Torreya nut, originates from Japan where it is used in the same way <em>T. grandis</em> is used in China - nuts are roasted and eaten or pressed for their vitamin-rich oil. The wood is also used for special purposes - read below...</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The wood from the Japanese Torreya is considered to be the most valuable wood for making the boards and pieces for the game <em>Go</em> . The wood is appreciated thanks to its beautiful yellow-gold color, fine and uniform ring structure and the specific sound of the click of a stone (piece) against its surface.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">The tree is protected in Japan due to its scarcity due to previous over-harvesting. Only the ancient (200-800 years old) Japanese Torreya trees are considered suitable for making the thick Go boards - making them highly prized. The finest boards can cost over $19,000.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The wood is also considered to be resistant to contact with water. Water buckets are made from the wood.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">It is also a traditional medicinal plant in Korea where the nuts are highly valued for their antiparasitic properties. Even in modern times, the tree has been used successfully in scientific research where several plant parts such as leaves - and nuts - are considered to have an inhibitory effect on the replication of viruses. (Please do your own research if you are interested.)</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The oil from pressed nuts is burned during meditation in Japanese Buddhism.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The nuts are described as having a pleasant, sweet and slightly resinous, aromatic taste.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">To top it all, the tree is very beautiful when it has grown to its size, it takes on a classic and awe-inspiring appearance with age.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The Torreya nut grows 15-25 meters high and can have a wide trunk of 1.5 meters in diameter.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Thrives in most soils, preferably on the more acidic (pH) and moist side. Does not like to stand in places exposed to strong winds, so a more sheltered position is recommended. Thrives in places with high humidity, or in moist soil along a river bank. similar. Grow in partial shade.</p>
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<p data-mce-fragment="1">Most individuals seem to have both male and female flowers - which are needed to produce fruit. However, each individual seems to lean towards having a significant majority of either male or female flowers. So certainly one individual should be sufficient for the production of nuts, although production would probably have benefited in the presence of two individuals.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant position: partial shade</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 15-25 m</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Growing zone: approx. 1-3<br></span></p>
<p> 1 tree Real Walnut: current height 60-80 cm</p>
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<p> <meta charset="utf-8"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Image is an example only and does not represent exact size of tree.</strong></span></p>
<p> <strong>Common name:</strong> <span>Real Walnut<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Juglans regia</em><em><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Juglandaceae</span></p>
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<p> Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun<br> Height: 12-30 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-2</p>
<p> Japanese Raisin Tree - current height: 100-130 cm</p>
<p> [Picture of tree coming soon]</p>
<p><strong>Common names:</strong> Japanese Raisin Tree, Oriental Raisin Tree, Raisin Tree, Chi-Chao Li <strong><br>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Hovenia dulcis</em><em><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Rhamnaceae</p>
<p> <strong><span>Plant history & use:</span></strong></p>
<p> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The Japanese Raisin Tree is a hardy tree found in Asia, from eastern China and Korea to the Himalayas where it grows at altitudes up to 2,000 m above sea level.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The fleshy, sweet and fragrant fruits are eaten raw or cooked. When dried, they take on a taste and appearance reminiscent of raisins.</span> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;"></span></p>
<p> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">An extract made from seeds, branches and young leaves can be eaten like honey and is also used to make wine and candy (Facciola, S.).</span></p>
<p> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The seeds contain about 15% protein and 7.8% fat (Duke. JA & Ayensu. ES).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The raisin tree has long been used in traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese medicines to treat a variety of ailments, including hangovers (Hyun TK et al.). The fruits of the raisin tree are already mentioned in <em>materia medica</em> from the Tang Dynasty in the 7th century.</span></p>
<p> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">Modern research confirms that the flavanonol ampelopsin/dihydromyricetin (DHM), found in plants in the genera <em>Ampelopsis</em> and <em>Cercidiphyllum</em> , can reduce symptoms of alcohol intoxication and withdrawal (Reich L.).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">Extracts of <em>Hovenia dulcis</em> are commercially available and marketed as a remedy for the after-effects of excessive alcohol consumption.</span></p>
<p> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The tree is traditionally known for its health benefits when consumed in tea form.</span></p>
<p> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;"><span>The wood from the Raisin Tree is hard and well suited for making furniture.</span></span></p>
<p> <strong>Culture:</strong></p>
<p>Thrives well in well-drained, sandy clay soils in a sunny and warm location. It is best protected from frost in the first few years, after which the tree can withstand temperatures down to -15°C. However, if the tree is allowed to harden off slowly to the cold, the tissue can be allowed to mature (harden) and then the tree can be hardy down to -25°C (Huxley. A.).</p>
<p> Avoid compact and wet soils.</p>
<p> The tree is considered fast-growing and usually does not grow more than 5-6 meters tall in our climate. In other parts of the world it reaches heights of up to 30 meters.</p>
<p> Can be topped to keep as a bush or allowed to grow to become more naturally tree-shaped.</p>
<p> The raisin tree is drought tolerant, but the quality of the fruit can be significantly affected if the water supply is not good. Watering 2-3 times a week is recommended during spring and summer.</p>
<p> The fruits usually ripen late in the season, around October. The fruits are harvested when they have dried on the tree, so there is no need for manual drying of the fruits.</p>
<p>The raisin tree is self-fertile and produces abundant fruit at maturity.</p>
<p> <strong>Features:</strong></p>
<p> Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun / light shade<br> Height: 4-30 m<br> Germination time: 1-12 months<br> Growing zone: 1-4<br></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1st Water Tupelo tree: 3 years old - current height 100-120 cm</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common Names:</strong> Water Tupelo, Cottongum, Wild Olive, Large Tupelo, Tupelo-Gum, Water-Gum <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Nyssa aquatica<br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Nyssaceae</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Water Tupelo is a striking tree native to North America. The tree often grows in marshes, swamps and wetlands near rivers - especially along the Mississippi River and its surrounding regions. Water Tupelo has no problem growing in standing water. The tree usually forms a "swollen" base at the bottom of the tree trunk, then tapering upwards along the trunk. This classic "swamp tree look" somehow leaves a grand impression on the observer - perhaps the sheer size of the tree also plays a role. It is a sight to behold beyond the ordinary in our Nordic regions.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">It still does not have an established Swedish name as it is a nearly non-existent plant in our regions, so we have chosen to let it keep its American name. The name <em>Tupelo</em> comes from a North American Indian language and is a combination of two words that mean "swamp/marsh" & "tree".</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Forms edible dark purple fruits that ripen in autumn. The fruits can be eaten raw but are more often used to make jam. The fruits are about 4 cm long, have a sour pulp and a relatively large seed.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Water Tupelon, like the more familiar woodland Tupelon (Nyssa sylvatica), normally blooms in May, their inconspicuous flowers being very nectar-producing. Tupelo honey has a very rich flavor, and due to its high fructose content, it rarely crystallizes, making it one of the most popular North American honeys.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The small dark purple fruits also make the tree a popular <span data-mce-fragment="1">food tree for birds. Interesting from an ecosystem perspective, if for some reason you need to attract birds to your forest garden or similar.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> The wood from the roots is sometimes used to make floats instead of the more common wood from the Cork oak. The wood is also used for other carpentry and crafts.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> The leaves are glossy and turn a beautiful yellow-orange in autumn.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Best grown directly in the ground in a designated location, as the tree will become both very large and old.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Cold-resistant, can withstand temperatures down to -25ºC.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Does best in locations with full sun or light shade.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Tolerates poorly drained soils and can grow in standing water. Very resistant to flooding - reports state that the tree <span data-mce-fragment="1">can survive up to 10 months when submerged to as much as ¾ of its height. This ability is possible thanks to the special structure of the tissue which can transport oxygen from the atmosphere to the airy cork-like roots.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Use a humus-rich soil when planting your Water Tupelo to give it a good start. Potting soil works well.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> Often grows 15-25 meters tall and has a 6-15 meter wide crown in its natural environment.<meta charset="utf-8"> Water Tupelon often forms an even, dense, round crown.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Water Tupelos are long-lived trees and do not bear fruit until they are about 30 years old. However, once fruiting age is reached, the tree produces fruit in abundance.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> Perfect for planting along the edge of a pond, lake or stream.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Features:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun / light shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 15-25 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-4</p>
Asimina / Paw Paw 'Susquehanna®' 100-130 cm (Asimina triloba)
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Asimina / Paw Paw 'Susquehanna®' 100-130 cm (Asimina triloba)
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<p>1 Asimina tree of the variety 'Susquehanna®' in C5 pot - current height 100-130 cm.</p>
<p> 'Susquehanna®' is not self-fertile and requires another variety for fruiting. <span style="color: #4e991d;"><a style="color: #4e991d;" title="Search: asimina | Garden Day" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/search?q=asimina&options%5Bprefix%5D=last"><strong>See all our Asimina varieties here.</strong></a></span></p>
<p> <strong>Common names</strong> <span>: Asimina, Paw paw</span><br> <strong>Scientific name</strong> <span>: <em>Asimina triloba</em></span><br> <strong>Family</strong> <span>: Annonaceae</span><br><br> <strong>Plant history & use:</strong><br><span></span></p>
<p> 'Susquehanna®' is a <em>Peterson Pawpaw</em> variety. Ripens in September in Kentucky, USA. Described as having few seeds, about 4% of the fruit weight, and should have a firm, fleshy and smooth flesh. Large-fruited, about 185g/fruit and 40 fruits per tree at Kentucky State University. The taste is described as very sweet and flavorful. According to breeder Neal Peterson himself,</p>
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<p> 'Susquehanna®' his favorite of all the varieties they have developed.</p>
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<p> <strong>General information about Asimina:</strong></p>
<p> <span>Asimina is one of the most tropical-like fruits that can grow in our Nordic climate. The taste is reminiscent of a mix of banana and mango and the texture is similar to papaya or a perfectly ripe avocado. The fruit looks like a small green mango with golden yellow flesh.</span><br><br> <span>The fruits are most often eaten as is, but can also be used to enhance refreshing drinks, baked goods, and cocktails with their mild tropical flavor. The fruits are rich in vitamins such as riboflavin and B-6. The fruits can also be used to make ice cream.</span></p>
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<p> <span>Asimina originates from and grows naturally in North America, often as undergrowth under larger trees.</span><br><br> <span>They thrive in humus-rich, nutritious and slightly moist, well-drained soils.</span><br><br> <span>Asimina thrives in sheltered locations and therefore prefers to grow under larger trees and also likes to stand close together (about 1 m apart) when fully grown. This protects against wind and direct sunlight and facilitates pollination. An east-facing location is a suitable place to plant Asimina. Plants that grow in exposed locations do significantly worse than plants that grow in sheltered locations.</span><br><br> <span>Water abundantly or plant in a location with good water availability.</span><br><br> <span>Asiminas put a lot of energy into developing a strong root system in the beginning – the root can often be thicker than the trunk in the first few months. When growing in pots, a tip is to plant in deep pots directly, this allows for more efficient root development and you don't have to disturb the plant before it has grown.</span><br><br> <span>In the open field, Asimina grows into dense bushes by spreading via root shoots.</span></p>
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<p> <span>Year: Perennial</span><br> <span>Growing position: partial shade</span><br> <span>Height: 2-12 m</span><br> <span>Growing zone: 1-5<br> Ripe for harvest:</span></p>
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<p>1 Asimina tree of the variety 'Mango' in C5 pot - current height 80-100 cm</p>
<p>'Mango' is not self-fertile and needs another variety for fruiting. <span style="color: #4e991d;"><a style="color: #4e991d;" title="Search: asimina | Garden Day" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/search?q=asimina&options%5Bprefix%5D=last"><strong>See all our Asimina varieties here.</strong></a></span></p>
<p><strong>Common names</strong> <span>: Asimina, Paw paw</span><br> <strong>Scientific name</strong> <span>: <em>Asimina triloba</em></span><br> <strong>Family</strong> <span>: Annonaceae</span><br><br> <strong>Plant history & use:</strong><br><span></span></p>
<p>'Mango' is an early to mid-ripening variety that gets its name from its large fruits that are said to taste like mango.<meta charset="utf-8"> One of the sweetest varieties. The variety is said to be a fast-growing and large-sized variety and to have fruits with a small proportion of seeds in relation to the pulp.</p>
<p><meta charset="utf-8"> <strong>General information about Asimina:</strong></p>
<p><span>Asimina is one of the most tropical-like fruits that can grow in our Nordic climate. The taste is reminiscent of a mix of banana and mango and the texture is similar to papaya or a perfectly ripe avocado. The fruit looks like a small green mango with golden yellow flesh.</span><br><br> <span>The fruits are most often eaten as is, but can also be used to enhance refreshing drinks, baked goods, and cocktails with their mild tropical flavor. The fruits are rich in vitamins such as riboflavin and B-6. The fruits can also be used to make ice cream.</span></p>
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<p><span>Asimina originates from and grows naturally in North America, often as undergrowth under larger trees.</span><br><br> <span>They thrive in humus-rich, nutrient-rich and slightly moist, well-drained soils.</span><br><br> <span>Asimina thrives in sheltered locations and therefore prefers to grow under larger trees and also likes to stand close together (about 1 m apart) when fully grown. This protects against wind and direct sunlight and facilitates pollination. An east-facing location is a suitable place to plant Asimina. Plants that grow in exposed locations do significantly worse than plants that grow in sheltered locations.</span><br><br> <span>Water abundantly or plant in a location with good water availability.</span><br><br> <span>Asiminas put a lot of energy into developing a strong root system in the beginning – the root can often be thicker than the trunk in the first few months. When growing in pots, a tip is to plant in deep pots directly, this allows for more efficient root development and you don't have to disturb the plant before it has grown.</span><br><br> <span>In the open field, Asimina grows into dense bushes by spreading via root shoots.</span></p>
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<p><span>Year: Perennial</span><br> <span>Growing position: partial shade</span><br> <span>Height: 2-12 m</span><br> <span>Growing zone: 1-5<br> Ripe for harvest:<meta charset="utf-8"> years 4-8</span></p>
<p> 1 tree Real Walnut: current height 60-80 cm</p>
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<p> <meta charset="utf-8"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Image is an example only and does not represent exact size of tree.</strong></span></p>
<p> <strong>Common name:</strong> <span>Real Walnut<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Juglans regia</em><em><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Juglandaceae</span></p>
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<p> Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun<br> Height: 12-30 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-2</p>
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<p data-mce-fragment="1">1 Sweet Chestnut Tree: 4 years old - current height: 100-125 cm</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Note. that trees ordered during the winter months lack foliage.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">True chestnuts are self-pollinating - only 1 tree is needed for fruiting.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: <meta charset="utf-8"> Sweet Chestnut, Spanish Chestnut, <strong data-mce-fragment="1"></strong>Real Chestnut, Edible Chestnut</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: <em data-mce-fragment="1">Castanea sativa</em></span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Fagaceae</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Genuine chestnuts have existed in European history for several thousand years. From Roman times it began to spread to the more northern parts of Europe - then often cultivated by monks in monastery gardens.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">It is the chestnut brown shiny nuts that are consumed. Nuts are nutritious and have historically even competed with today's most common grains. It was then a flour ground from the chestnuts that was used abundantly - possible thanks to the nuts' rich content of starch, something that is otherwise unusual among nuts.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">A more modern widespread way of enjoying the nuts is to roast them together with butter and salt, this is common both around the Mediterranean region and in England (with or without butter). Roasted nuts have a flavor reminiscent of sweet potatoes.<br></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The tree has a beautiful and majestic growth like the oak. However, the real chestnut grows faster than the oak.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">In their natural environment, down in southern Europe, the trees can live for over 2000 years.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Thrives best in a warm and wind-protected location in a sunny location. Grow in well-drained, loamy soil. Feel free to mix grass clippings, compost or stable manure into the top soil layer.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Thrives in slightly acidic soil - optimal pH value is between 4.5-6.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Does not thrive in particularly wet soils.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <span>Water abundantly the first years of establishment.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The tree usually yields after 3-5 years. The nuts are usually ready to harvest around Sep-Oct.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Properties</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant position: sun</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 20-35 m</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Growing zone: 1-2<br> Harvest age: 3-5 years</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>1 White Mulberry Tree: 3 years - current height 60-90 cm</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>Seedlings raised in Swedish climate</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> White mulberry, White mulberry tree <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Morus alba<br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Moraceae</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The Mulberry tree is one of the world's oldest cultivated plants - probably best known for hosting silkworms whose threads are used to produce silk fabric, since Mulberry leaves practically are the silkworm's only source of food. And the leaves from the White Mulberry variety are especially popular among the silkworms. The white mulberry originates from West Asia.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The berries on the White Mulberry tree can vary in color - from white to pink to red, to nearly black. The White Mulberries have a sweeter taste than their black-fruited relative <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-mullbar-morus-nigra" title="Black mulberry (Morus nigra)" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-mullbar-morus-nigra" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Morus nigra</strong></span></a> . The berries are rich in antioxidants and, like mulberry leaf tea, are thought to help balance blood sugar levels. Thanks to its unusually high nutritional content, mulberries are considered a so-called "superfood", like <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-barbarum" title="Goji (Lycium barbarum)" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-barbarum" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;">the goji berry</span></strong></a> .</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Dried white mulberries berries have a caramel-like taste.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">In addition, the berries contain the substance MFE, which stabilizes the blood sugar level and thus naturally calms the body's craving for sugar. Therefore, mulberries are a common snack-substitute for those who want to get rid of their sweet tooth.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">You can also make juice and jam from the berries.</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The White Mulberry tree is somewhat hardier than its relative <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-mullbar-morus-nigra" title="Black mulberry (Morus nigra)" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-mullbar-morus-nigra" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Morus nigra</strong></span></a> and can withstand temperatures down to -30 <span data-mce-fragment="1">°</span> <span data-mce-fragment="1">C.</span> It can grow in most soils but thrives best in loose, nutrient-rich soils. Hardy in windy coastal climates but optimal growth is given in warm, wind-sheltered locations.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Suitable as a trellis tree as the branches are easily bendable.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberry trees also suit well in forest orchards as they are a popular host plant for many organisms and provide recurring harvests without major maintenance and protect plants in lower layers.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberries are self-fertile, which means that only one tree is needed to bear fruit.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Prune in winter when the tree/shrub is dormant to avoid excessive "bleeding" of the tree, which is otherwise a common characteristic of mulberry plants.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The berries ripen continuously from mid-summer to early autumn.<br></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong></strong>When it's time to harvest, a tip is to pick the berries with a needle to avoid crushing them between your fingers.</p>
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<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-3 m<br data-mce-fragment="1">USDA Zone: 4-10</p>
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