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<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1 so-called Incense Bamboo, edible shoots, hardy in our climate.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 150-200 cm <span style="text-decoration: underline;">FOR PICKUP ONLY</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Incense Bamboo, Bamboo, Chinese Bamboo, Incense Bamboo<br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Phyllostachys atrovaginata</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Poaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <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"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing conditions: partial shade - sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 4-10 meters (probably max. 6 meters in Nordic climate)<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-4</p>

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<p> 1 tree Real Walnut: current height 60-80 cm</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">IN-STORE PICKUP ONLY</span></p> <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> <h4> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong> </h4> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <h4> <strong>Culture:</strong> </h4> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <h4> <strong>Features:</strong> </h4> <p> Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun<br> Height: 12-30 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-2</p>

<meta charset="UTF-8"> <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,&nbsp;<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 &amp; 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></p> <p> SEEDS (15pcs/bag)</p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"> <strong>Common name:</strong> <span>Loofah,<meta charset="utf-8"> Cucumber, Cucumber, Bath Cucumber</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Luffa aegyptiaca</span><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span>Cucurbitaceae</span></p> <p> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p></p> <p> <meta charset="utf-8"><b>Wax gourd<span> </span></b><span>is a species in the genus Benincasa (the only one) in the family of cucumber plants (Curcurbitaceae). Biologically, therefore, not a pumpkin belonging to the genus of pumpkins (Curcubita), nor a melon (read more &gt; Melons). However, they are closely related to each other belonging to the same family. It is called winter melon in the same way as winter pumpkins because it is harvested late when it has grown (read more &gt; Pumpkins). The species has its origin in South and Southeast Asia and is cultivated in warm and humid climates generally throughout Asia. There are different varieties. See the film, click on "New Sokhom" under the image above.</span><br></p> <div> <br> <b>The fruit</b> : It is a large green, long, narrow fruit that can grow to 80 centimeters long. The fruit is covered with fine hairs that fall off when ripe, giving the fruit a waxy coating. The coating gives the fruit a long shelf life, up to a year. The flesh is white with a slightly sweet taste.<br><br><br> <span style="color: #ff0000;">HOW TO USE A WAX PUMP</span><br> <br>Wax gourd is eaten as a vegetable similar to squash. It is one of the few vegetables available in winter. Used in soups, stews, stir-fries, chutney, fruit drink or candied as a snack. In China as a filling in New Year and moon cakes. In India known for its medicinal properties and used in spiritual contexts.</div> <p></p> <p> Cultivated and used since the 4th century in the Roman Empire. Young fruits were eaten, ripe fruits were used as bath sponges. Luffa sponge was the most widely used sponge in the United States until WWII.</p> <p> The young, green fruit is eaten as a vegetable, similar to a common cucumber. Quite early in the fruit's life, it begins to develop a distinctive fibrous structure on the inside. On a fully ripe fruit, the skin easily peels away from the fibrous inside, resulting in a near-perfect sponge that can be used in the same way as our regular household sponges - on the counter, in the bathroom or as a cleaning sponge.</p> <p>One advantage of using a luffa sponge is that it stays fresh significantly longer than a "regular" synthetic sponge.</p> <p> If you cut the loofah sponge along the long side so that you can turn the sponge inside out, you can use the more textured inside as a stronger scrub and the smoother outside as a softer scrub.</p> <p> Edible younger shoots, leaves and flowers - a common way is to "stir-fry" leaves and shoots in a little soy sauce, etc. Asian sauces. Seeds left over after harvesting mature luffa can be roasted and eaten like pumpkin seeds.</p> <p> The fibers that run along the long side of the fruit's edges are durable and can be used as strings for tying up other plants, for example.</p> <p> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> Cucumbers prefer a sunny location with good water supply. They grow best in locations with sunlight all day. If you have a greenhouse, this is a perfect place for cucumbers.</p> <p> Grows best in humus-rich, well-drained and nutrient-rich soil. Regular nutrient supply is preferred.</p> <p>Provide plenty of climbing space for optimal growth.</p> <p> At first the fruit is firm in shape and green in colour. It is when the fruit is around 10 cm that the fruit is edible. Shortly after that<meta charset="utf-8"> A fibrous structure begins to form inside the peel, making the fruit unsuitable for edible purposes.</p> <p> When the fruit becomes lighter and the skin starts to feel looser against the inside and the color turns yellow to brownish, the fruit is ready to harvest. It is best to harvest the fruits before they turn completely brown and the skin becomes completely dry, otherwise it can be difficult to peel the fruits without damaging the inside.</p> <p>Pinch the fruits off the vine and let them dry for another day before soaking them for a couple of hours to make it easier to remove the skin. Do not soak for longer than 1 day as bacterial growth may occur. Remove seeds by opening the bottom of the fruit and shaking them out. Peel. Rinse the loofah sponge with water to remove loose plant debris. Lay out to dry again - outside in the sun protected from rain works great.</p> <p> If you still want to leave the fruits on the plant until they are completely brown and dry, it is easiest to remove the peel with a regular kitchen knife after soaking.</p> <p>If the risk of frost is approaching and your fruit still doesn't look ready, it is still recommended to harvest early, as repeated exposure to frost damages the foliage and the fruit can rot. Pinch off the fruit and hang it indoors with the skin on to dry. When you see the skin going from firm to loose (slightly shriveled appearance) and the color changing to brownish, it is time to open the skin.</p> <p> The flowers are bright yellow.</p> <p> Fruits can grow to 75 cm in favorable conditions.</p> <p> <strong>Sowing:</strong><br></p> <p> The mushroom cucumber needs some time to develop mature (strongly) fibrous fruits. Therefore, it is advisable to start them indoors in February/March. When the risk of frost is over, the plants can be planted/exhibited.</p> <p> Soak seeds 1 day in advance. Sow seeds in seeding soil, cover with a thin layer of soil. Keep the seeds moist. To more easily maintain good moisture, the seeds can be covered with plastic film with air holes.</p> <p> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p> Year: One year <br>Growing position: sun<br> Height: 2 m<br> Germination time: 5-20 days</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Soapwort, Soapwort, Soapwort<br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em>Saponaria officinalis</em><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Caryophyllaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Soapwort is used, as its name suggests, as a soap, shampoo and detergent. Soapwort is a native useful plant that in traditional Sweden was often used both for washing textiles and for personal hygiene. Today it is used in acne treatments.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The entire plant is useful, i.e. flowers, leaves, roots and stem. The soapwort contains fat-soluble substances that foam together with water. The highest concentration of the fat-soluble substances is found in the root. The foaming liquid can then be washed in, used as shampoo &amp; soap or as a general cleaning agent.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <span>Despite its toxicity, Saponaria officinalis is used in cooking. It acts as an emulsifier in commercial tahini production and helps create an airy foam in beer brewing. In the Middle East, the root is used as an additive in the manufacture of halva to stabilize the oils and give halva its unique texture.<meta charset="utf-8"> characterized by.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The flowers smell sweet in the evenings and are diligent when it comes to attracting pollinators.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation</strong> :</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Since the Soapwort is adapted to the Swedish climate, there are no difficulties in growing it outdoors here. It thrives in most soils, slightly clayey soils work best. Sun/partial shade are good locations. Grows 30-100 cm tall depending on the growing location.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Soapwort can spread quite a bit via underground runners. So choose carefully where you plant it. Preferably fenced in and by itself if you don't want it to take over the crop.<strong data-mce-fragment="1"></strong></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/partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 30-100 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 1-3 months<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-5</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">1 plant Black Raspberry 'Black Jewel': 2 years old - ready to flower = bear fruit</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> Current height 50-80 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Common name:</strong> Black Raspberry 'Black Jewel'<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Rubus occidentalis<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Rosaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The black raspberry, <em>Rubus occidentalis,</em> is a black colored variant of the more common red raspberry, <em>Rubus ideaus.</em> As can be seen above, however, they are two completely different species. The black raspberry is described as highly disease resistant, easy to grow and early bearing. The black raspberry is also more resistant to heat and drought. The berries keep their shape for several days in the fridge after harvesting.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The black raspberry has also been called the "King of Berries" due to its reputed health benefits. The berries contain high levels of antioxidants and also anthocyanins (the group of substances that give fruits and vegetables their dark color - blue/purple/black) which have an anti-inflammatory effect and are also linked to processes in the body in the form of improved memory and increased eyesight .</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The variety 'Black Jewel' has berries with a high sweetness and a pleasant aftertaste that remains after the berries have been eaten. The berries have a glossy appearance and make an eye-catching addition to the cultivation.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The berries can be both dried and frozen for later use. They are good in smoothies. You can also make jam and juice from black raspberries.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Grow in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. They thrive best in a sandy soil rich in humus. To give the plant a humus-rich soil, you can then crowd plant residues (e.g. grass clippings) into the top layer of soil or cover the soil with a layer of plant residues.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">It may be good to note that the black raspberry is a tall-growing raspberry species, the bush normally grows 2-3 meters high.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Characteristics:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 2-3 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">1 plant Black Raspberry 'Black Jewel': 2 years old - ready to flower = bear fruit</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> Current height 50-80 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Common name:</strong> Black Raspberry 'Black Jewel'<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Rubus occidentalis<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Rosaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The black raspberry, <em>Rubus occidentalis,</em> is a black colored variant of the more common red raspberry, <em>Rubus ideaus.</em> As can be seen above, however, they are two completely different species. The black raspberry is described as highly disease resistant, easy to grow and early bearing. The black raspberry is also more resistant to heat and drought. The berries keep their shape for several days in the fridge after harvesting.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The black raspberry has also been called the "King of Berries" due to its reputed health benefits. The berries contain high levels of antioxidants and also anthocyanins (the group of substances that give fruits and vegetables their dark color - blue/purple/black) which have an anti-inflammatory effect and are also linked to processes in the body in the form of improved memory and increased eyesight .</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The variety 'Black Jewel' has berries with a high sweetness and a pleasant aftertaste that remains after the berries have been eaten. The berries have a glossy appearance and make an eye-catching addition to the cultivation.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The berries can be both dried and frozen for later use. They are good in smoothies. You can also make jam and juice from black raspberries.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Grow in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. They thrive best in a sandy soil rich in humus. To give the plant a humus-rich soil, you can then crowd plant residues (e.g. grass clippings) into the top layer of soil or cover the soil with a layer of plant residues.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">It may be good to note that the black raspberry is a tall-growing raspberry species, the bush normally grows 2-3 meters high.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Characteristics:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 2-3 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<p> 1st plant Lingon 'Fireballs': 2 years old in C2 pot</p> <p> <strong>Common names:</strong> Lingonberry, Lingon Berry<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Vaccinium vitis-idaea<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span>Ericaceae</span></p> <p> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <p> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p> Thrives best in light, humus-rich, and lime-poor soil.</p> <p> Very resistant to cold, can withstand temperatures down to -40ºC - as long as the summers are warm.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <p><strong>Features:</strong></p> <p> Year: Perennial<br> Growing conditions: partial shade / shade<br> Height: 20-40 cm<br> Growing zone: 1-5</p>

<p>'Tearoma®' is a tea variety bred in Switzerland for its good hardiness and ability to be grown outdoors all year round in our climate. It is still a new phenomenon that you can grow tea in Sweden, not all tea varieties can cope but the ones with the best hardiness on the market today are this variety and the Dutch-bred variety <a rel="noopener" title="Tea bush 'Tea By Me': Hardy variety (Camellia sinensis) 2 &amp; 3 years 30-50 cm" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/tebuske-tetrad-tea-by-me-camellia-sinensis-2-3-ar-30-50-cm" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);"><strong>'Tea by Me'</strong></span></a> .</p> <p> Tea bushes/trees 'Tea By Me':</p> <ul> <li> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 30-40 cm</span> </li> <li> Height: 40-50 cm</li> </ul> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Common names:</strong> <span>Tea, Tea bush, Tea tree, Tea plant</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Camellia sinensis</span><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Theaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Tea is consumed all over the world and is the second most common drink after water. The tea bush contains theine, which counteracts fatigue, and <em>theanine,</em> which has a calming effect, unlike coffee, which only has the stimulating properties of caffeine (=theine). A cup of tea can therefore be invigorating and calming at the same time.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> It is mainly the leaf buds and leaves that are picked to brew tea, but sometimes the flowers are also used.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> From the tea bush Camellia sinensis, you can make different types of tea: white, yellow, green, blue (oolong), black and “dark” tea. The difference between them is made up of different fermentation and oxidation processes. White tea is not even allowed to oxidize, while “dark” tea is allowed to both oxidize and ferment for long periods. The types in between are gradually more or less in one direction or the other, in the order listed above. All types have their health benefits, sometimes different.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Red tea (rooibos) comes from a different plant species, the Rooibos bush.<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><em data-mce-fragment="1">Aspalathus linearis</em> <em data-mce-fragment="1">.</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Tea leaves are also used in cooking in Asia - for example, <em>Tea Leaf Salad</em> (fermented leaves) in Burma and (fresh leaves) in Thailand.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Tea has recently started to be grown in Sweden and there is a successful tea plantation on Gotland that grows for commercial use. The tea bush grows in its natural environment at high altitudes where it gets colder at night, and where it can also be cold during the day. The tea bush can be overwintered outdoors in Sweden, depending on the location and circumstances, the plants may need to be covered for the winter (e.g. with straw).</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Protect from cold winds with some windbreak, such as non-woven fabric attached to posts around the plant, and cover with straw or similar during the winter months.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Tea thrives in acidic soil, use Rhododendron soil when repotting the plant for the first time.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun/partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-2 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<p> 'Tearoma®' is a tea variety bred in Switzerland for its good hardiness and ability to be grown outdoors all year round in our climate. It is still a new phenomenon that you can grow tea in Sweden, not all tea varieties can cope but the ones with the best hardiness on the market today are this variety and the Dutch-bred variety <a rel="noopener" title="Tea bush 'Tea By Me': Hardy variety (Camellia sinensis) 2 &amp; 3 years 30-50 cm" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/tebuske-tetrad-tea-by-me-camellia-sinensis-2-3-ar-30-50-cm" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);"><strong>'Tea by Me'</strong></span></a> .</p> <p> Tea bushes/trees 'Tea By Me':</p> <ul> <li> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 30-40 cm</span> </li> <li>Height: 40-50 cm</li> </ul> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Common names:</strong> <span>Tea, Tea bush, Tea tree, Tea plant</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Camellia sinensis</span><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Theaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Tea is consumed all over the world and is the second most common drink after water. The tea bush contains theine, which counteracts fatigue, and <em>theanine,</em> which has a calming effect, unlike coffee, which only has the stimulating properties of caffeine (=theine). A cup of tea can therefore be invigorating and calming at the same time.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> It is mainly the leaf buds and leaves that are picked to brew tea, but sometimes the flowers are also used.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">From the tea bush Camellia sinensis, you can make different types of tea: white, yellow, green, blue (oolong), black and “dark” tea. The difference between them is made up of different fermentation and oxidation processes. White tea is not even allowed to oxidize, while “dark” tea is allowed to both oxidize and ferment for long periods. The types in between are gradually more or less in one direction or the other, in the order listed above. All types have their health benefits, sometimes different.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Red tea (rooibos) comes from a different plant species, the Rooibos bush.<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><em data-mce-fragment="1">Aspalathus linearis</em> <em data-mce-fragment="1">.</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Tea leaves are also used in cooking in Asia - for example, <em>Tea Leaf Salad</em> (fermented leaves) in Burma and (fresh leaves) in Thailand.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Tea has recently started to be grown in Sweden and there is a successful tea plantation on Gotland that grows for commercial use. The tea bush grows in its natural environment at high altitudes where it gets colder at night, and where it can also be cold during the day. The tea bush can be overwintered outdoors in Sweden, depending on the location and circumstances, the plants may need to be covered for the winter (e.g. with straw).</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Protect from cold winds with some windbreak, such as non-woven fabric attached to posts around the plant, and cover with straw or similar during the winter months.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Tea thrives in acidic soil, use Rhododendron soil when repotting the plant for the first time.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun/partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-2 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1st plant Tayberry 'Buckingham Tayberry': 2 years old - ready to bloom = bear fruit</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> Current height 40-60 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Common names:</strong> Tayberry, Boysenberry, Bearberry <br><strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Rubus fruticosus x ideaus<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Rosaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> 'Buckingham Tayberry' is a thornless variety with smooth, even leaves that produces plenty of tasty berries.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The tayberry bush produces large, flavorful and juicy burgundy berries that are perfect for eating straight away - but also for making juice, jam and even wine.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Another good way to use tayberries is to bake a tayberry pie.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Like other hybrids, Tayberry also shows good resistance to plant diseases.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Preferably grow in well-drained, humus-rich soil in a warm, sunny location. Does not do well in heavy clay soils, dry, sandy soils or waterlogged areas.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The tayberry bush has inherited its long and slender branches from the blackberry and therefore works excellently to be grown climbing in a pergola, against a wall or similar. The development and health of the bush is generally benefited by some type of support for the branches.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The berries ripen from mid-July to late August. Berries are formed on branches that are at least 2 years old.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun/partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 2 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-2</p>

<p>Bigarreau tree of the award-winning variety 'Lapins' - current height 80-100 cm</p> <p>'Lapins' is a self-fertile variety = only one tree is needed. However, fruit setting is enhanced by having another variety nearby.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Picture taken in January,&nbsp;as to&nbsp;why there are no leaves on the tree.</em></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Common names</b> : Bigarrå, Bigarreau, Lapins Sweet Cherry, Cherokee Cherry<br> <b>Scientific name</b> : <em>Prunus tomentosa</em><br> <b>Family</b> : Rosaceae</span></p> <p><strong>Plant history &amp; use:</strong></p> <p class="p1"><meta charset="utf-8"> 'Lapins' is a blackcurrant variety with large dark berries. Similar in color and size to the blackcurrants you can usually buy in stores and on street stalls. The berries can be up to 3.3 cm in diameter and weigh 8-10 grams. The fruit has a firm, juicy flesh and a crispy texture. The taste is sweet, with a slight acidity and very aromatic. The berries are resistant to rainy periods and do not crack easily.</p> <p class="p1">'Lapins' is a Canadian variety developed by Karl O. Lapins in 1965 by crossing the varieties 'Van' and 'Stella'. The variety won <em>the Award of Garden Merit</em> in 2014.</p> <p class="p1">Semi-low-growing variety that does not reach higher than 3.5 to 5.5 meters.</p> <p class="p1">Blooms beautifully in spring. Fruit ripens in late July to early August.</p> <p class="p1">Good pollinator for almost all other cherry varieties.</p> <p><strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p class="p1">Grows best in full sun and moist, nutritious and well-drained soil.</p> <p class="p1">Pruning promotes fruit setting. These plants were pruned in 2024.</p> <p class="p1">Pollinated by varieties such as <span>'Merton Glory', 'Stella' etc.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Features</b> :<br><br> Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun<br> Height: 3.5-5.5 m<br> Growing zone: 1-4</span></p>

<p>Trifoliate Orange tree - current height 80-100 cm<span></span><meta charset="utf-8"></p> <p>Trifoliate Orange is self-fertile = only 1 tree is needed for fruiting</p> <p><strong>Common names:</strong> Trifoliate Orange,&nbsp;<span>Bitter Orange, Hardy orange, Japanese Bitter Orange, Karatachi</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Citrus trifoliata / Poncirus trifoliata<span><br></span></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Rutaceae<span>&nbsp;</span></p> <div class="column"> <h4><strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> One of the few citrus plants that is truly hardy in our climate. An unusual<meta charset="utf-8"> Deciduous citrus variety with three-fingered leaves and slightly downy fruits. Originates from northern China.</p> <p>Easiest to use in everyday life by squeezing juice from the fruits - and possibly mixing with water to make a refreshing drink that should be very tasty. <em>Tip</em> : <em>peel the fruits and boil in water together with <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/en/collections/plantor/products/sweetleaf%C2%AE-hallon-30-50-cm-rubus-chingii-var-suavissimus" title="'Sweetleaf®' / Sweetleaf 30-50 cm (Rubus chingii var. suavissimus)"><strong><span style="color: #4e991d;">'Sweetleaf'</span></strong></a> leaves to remove the bitterness but at the same time not lose the rich flavor of the peel, and add a little sweetness to the drink.</em></p> <p>You can also make jams and jellies from the fruits - their rich pectin content makes this a suitable use. The taste should be somewhere between a lime and a grapefruit.</p> <p>Freshly harvested fruits do not contain much juice, but if you let them sit for about 2 weeks after harvest, the juice content increases to about 20%. Fruits are rich in vitamin C.</p> <p>The fruit peel is used as a seasoning, dried or fresh. The whole fruit can also be sliced ​​into pieces and dried for use as a seasoning. Younger leaves are edible.</p> <p>Thorns and bark have historically been used to relieve toothache (Duke. JA and Ayensu. ES). Bark from the trunk is used for stomach problems such as bloating, etc.</p> <p>One tree/bush can generate up to 14 kg of fruit.</p> <p>The whole plant, but especially the flowers, are very aromatic. Flowers fragrantly in April-May. Beautiful foliage in autumn. Eye-catchingly beautiful in winter with its yellow fruits on a bare stem.</p> <p>Used as a rootstock for other citrus species - adds an extra 3ºC in hardiness to the grafted plant (Natural Food Institute).</p> <p>Lemon thorn hybridizes extensively with other citrus species, making it a good breeding parent if you intend to develop new hardy citrus varieties. For example, <em>Citrange</em> is a type of hardy orange that was developed by crossing Lemon thorn with a "regular" orange.</p> <p>In addition to contributing hardiness in breeding programs, Lemonthorn can be used to transfer, among other things: good disease resistance, tolerance to more nutrient-poor soils and low-growing characteristics.</p> <p>The sharp thorns and bushy growth habit make it very suitable as a boundary hedge.</p> <div title="Page 2" class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <h4><strong>Culture:</strong></h4> <p>Easy to grow. Tolerant of many different types of soil. However, Lemon Thorn thrives best in well-drained, nutritious, moist and slightly sandy soil.</p> <p>Place in sun to partial shade. Lemon thorn is a citrus plant that grows and produces fruit well even as undergrowth that is shaded for part of the day.</p> <p>Hardy down to -15<meta charset="utf-8"> ºC. Seedlings have been reported ready<meta charset="utf-8"> short periods of temperatures down to -30<meta charset="utf-8"> ºC without damage.</p> <p>Lemon thorn often has a lifespan of about 25 years. Quite short-lived in other words - with the advantage that it starts producing fruit earlier than other varieties and that it produces plenty of fertile seeds to propel the next generation of plants in time.</p> <h4>Features:</h4> <p>Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun/partial shade<br> Height: 2-5 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-2, up to zone 5 in greenhouses</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<p>Date Plum trees&nbsp;in 2 different sizes:</p> <ul> <li>Height: 100-125 cm<span></span><meta charset="utf-8"></li> <li><meta charset="utf-8"> Height: 125-150 cm</li> </ul> <p>Only 1 plant is needed to set fruit. The fruits in these cases do not contain any seeds. For seed production, 1 more individual is needed.</p> <p><em>Picture taken in January,&nbsp;as to&nbsp;why no leaves are visible on the tree.</em></p> <p><strong>Common names:</strong><span>&nbsp;Date Plum, Caucasian Persimmon, Lilac Persimmon,<meta charset="utf-8"> Lotus Persimmon</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:<span> </span></strong><em>Diospyros lotus<span><br></span></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Ebenaceae<span>&nbsp;</span></p> <div class="column"> <h4><strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> Grown for its edible fruit. The fruit has a delicious, rich flavor when fully ripe - almost to the point of overripeness. Before that, the fruit is very tough and unpalatable - a bit like unripe fruit of the related Kaki ( <em>Diospyrus kaki</em> ), which, however, does not stay tough for quite as long. Interestingly, the fruit can develop this sought-after flavor prematurely if the fruit is exposed to a frost.</p> <p>The fruit can be dried like dates. When the fruit is dried, the roughness disappears and the flavor develops into something similar to dates.</p> <p>The fruit is considered to be antipyretic and the seeds are considered to be sedative in Chinese medicine (Chopra. RN, Nayar. SL &amp; Chopra. IC).</p> <p>The fruit contains approximately 1.9% protein, 0.2% fat, 47.7% carbohydrate, 1% various minerals.</p> <p>The wood is durable, flexible and resistant to rot. It is used for construction and carpentry.</p> <div title="Page 2" class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <h4><strong>Culture:</strong></h4> <p>Plant in a sunny, warm and wind-protected location. Thrives well in nutrient-rich, slightly clayey soils. Dislikes wet soils, thrives in well-drained soil.</p> <p>Plants that have been left outside and gone into hibernation are very hardy. Even on older trees, however, younger new growth in the spring is sensitive to frost. Plant in a place protected from early morning sun if possible. Cover with straw and jute fabric or similar during the first 1-2 winters before it has time to establish itself.</p> <p>Can grow up to 15 meters tall. Large dark green shiny oblong leaves. Pest resistant.</p> <p>The fruit ripens in October-November. The color changes from yellow to dark brown, with a slightly translucent quality, as the fruit ripens.</p> <h4>Features:</h4> <p>Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun<br> Height: 3-4 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-3, in greenhouse zone 5</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

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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&amp;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 &amp; 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> <h4><strong>Cultivation</strong> <span>:</span></h4> <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> <h4><strong>Features</strong> <span>:</span></h4> <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 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&amp;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 &amp; 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> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p> 'Susquehanna®' his favorite of all the varieties they have developed.</p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <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> <h4> <strong>Cultivation</strong> <span>:</span> </h4> <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> <h4> <strong>Features</strong> <span>:</span> </h4> <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> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p> <span>years 4-8</span></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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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"><span>1&nbsp;White Mulberry Tree: 3 years - current height 60-90 cm</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>Seedlings&nbsp;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 &amp; use:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Mulberry tree&nbsp;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.&nbsp;And the&nbsp;leaves from the White Mulberry&nbsp;variety&nbsp;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&nbsp;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> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"></strong></h4> <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>