True Root Nursery
Potted Mulberry Seedling
Potted Mulberry Seedling
Available only for pick-up at nursery.
Species: Morus sp
History: Our mulberry seedlings are grown from local seed, but they most closely resemble the native red mulberry, Morus rubra, which are considered endangered in Canada. Indigenous peoples traditionally use the berries as a food source, the wood for smoking meat, and even made clothes from the inner bark of the young plants.
Why We Grow It: The delectably sweet berries are easily enjoyed by humans, livestock, and insects alike! Mulberries don't last very long once ripe so the best way to enjoy this summer treat is to grow them yourself!
Fruit Specs
Fruit Specs
Recommended Use: Fresh eating, jam, baking, wine
Fruit Size:
Storage: Keeps a couple days when stored in the fridge
Harvest: June - Late
Growing Specs
Growing Specs
Canadian Hardiness Zone: 5
Soil Preference: Prefers loam but adaptable to different soil types, salt tolerant
Flowering Time: Spring - Late
Bloom Colour: Yellowish-green to reddish-green
Pollination Requirements: Generally a male and female plant are needed for pollination
Sun/Shade Requirements:
Partial to full shade (approx. 3-8 hours of sun daily)
General Growth Habits:
Reaches 10-15m in height. Flowers late May to June.
Primocane or Floricane (if applicable):
Thorns:
Pickup
Pickup
Potted plants are only available for pick-up at the nursery. They unfortunately cannot be shipped due to the size and weight of the pots.
You are welcome to order potted plants ahead of time online or stop in at the nursery to purchase them! Our hours vary seasonally so we recommend checking our posted hours ahead of time (see the bottom of the webpage or our Google hours).
Size at Purchase
Size at Purchase
The sizes of potted plants varies by species and variety, but we have some approximate size ranges based on pot size (all heights include the pot):
- 1g pots - 1-3ft tall
- 2g or 3g pots - 1.5-3ft tall
- 5g pots - 3-7ft tall
- 8g pots - 4-7ft tall
Please note that some plants may fall outside these ranges. If you are curious about the size of a specific kind of plant, call or email us and we're happy to give you a more accurate size range!
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