Red Mulberry 'Red No. 2' 50-80 cm (Morus rubra)
Estimated delivery between 28 April and 05 May.
1 tree Red Mulberry 'Red No. 2': current height 50-80 cm
The plants bore fruit in June and are now setting berries in a second round (written 24/9-24)
Common name: Red Mulberry
Scientific name: Morus rubra
Family: Moraceae
Plant history & use:
The variety 'Red No. 2' produces red to black berries that are refreshingly sweet and sour. Slightly shorter than the wild varieties: grows to around 4-5 metres. Same good hardiness.
General information about Mulberry:
Mulberry trees are one of our oldest cultivated plants. The black mulberry tree, like the white variety, Morus alba , 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.
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.
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.
The berries are rich in antioxidants and, like mulberry leaf tea, are thought to help balance blood sugar levels. This is thanks to 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.
Due to the berries' unusually high nutritional content, mulberries, like the goji berry , are considered a so-called "superfood".
In addition to mulberry wine, you can also make juice and jam from the berries.
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.
Culture:
Full variety-specific description on the way...
The tree can grow in most soils but thrives best in loose, nutrient-rich soils. It is resistant to windy coastal climates but grows best in warm, wind-sheltered locations.
Suitable as a trellis tree as the branches are easily bendable.
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.
Mulberries are self-fertile, meaning that only one tree is needed to produce fruit.
Prune in winter when the tree is dormant to avoid excessive "bleeding", which is otherwise a common characteristic of mulberry plants.
The berries ripen continuously from May to September.
The berries are harvested when the color has turned red/black. A tip is to pick the berries with a needle to avoid crushing them between your fingers.
Features:
Year: Perennial
Growing position: sun
Height: 4-5 m
Growing zone: 1-4
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Red Mulberry 'Red No. 2' 50-80 cm (Morus rubra)
Expected delivery date: 28 April to 05 May.
Applies to orders within Sweden. For other countries - see our delivery terms .
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1 tree Red Mulberry 'Red No. 2': current height 50-80 cm
The plants bore fruit in June and are now setting berries in a second round (written 24/9-24)
Common name: Red Mulberry
Scientific name: Morus rubra
Family: Moraceae
Plant history & use:
The variety 'Red No. 2' produces red to black berries that are refreshingly sweet and sour. Slightly shorter than the wild varieties: grows to around 4-5 metres. Same good hardiness.
General information about Mulberry:
Mulberry trees are one of our oldest cultivated plants. The black mulberry tree, like the white variety, Morus alba , 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.
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.
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.
The berries are rich in antioxidants and, like mulberry leaf tea, are thought to help balance blood sugar levels. This is thanks to 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.
Due to the berries' unusually high nutritional content, mulberries, like the goji berry , are considered a so-called "superfood".
In addition to mulberry wine, you can also make juice and jam from the berries.
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.
Culture:
Full variety-specific description on the way...
The tree can grow in most soils but thrives best in loose, nutrient-rich soils. It is resistant to windy coastal climates but grows best in warm, wind-sheltered locations.
Suitable as a trellis tree as the branches are easily bendable.
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.
Mulberries are self-fertile, meaning that only one tree is needed to produce fruit.
Prune in winter when the tree is dormant to avoid excessive "bleeding", which is otherwise a common characteristic of mulberry plants.
The berries ripen continuously from May to September.
The berries are harvested when the color has turned red/black. A tip is to pick the berries with a needle to avoid crushing them between your fingers.
Features:
Year: Perennial
Growing position: sun
Height: 4-5 m
Growing zone: 1-4
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