{"product_id":"white-mulberry-morus-alba","title":"White Mulberry (morus alba)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeciduous tree (up to 10–15m tall) with attractive heart-shaped leaves and a broad, spreading crown; provides good shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces sweet, edible fruits (white to pink, red or purple when ripe) in late summer – enjoyable fresh, in desserts, or dried; attracts birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorically significant (silk production via leaves feeding silkworms) and ornamental with interesting rough bark on older trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast-growing, hardy, and tolerant of most soils (including poor, dry, or urban); wind-resistant and pollution-tolerant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow autumn colour; low-maintenance once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Full sun (for best fruiting) to partial shade; well-drained soil (tolerates clay, loam, chalk, or poor sites but dislikes waterlogged); sheltered warm spot in cooler northern areas; ample space required – unsuitable for tiny gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig hole twice root width; add organic matter to very poor soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Set at original depth (check trunk soil mark); stake young trees; firm in, water well, mulch base (keep clear of trunk) to prevent weed growth and conserve soil moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water regularly first few years in dry spells; minimal pruning (winter to shape\/remove dead wood); self-fertile so one tree fruits well; protect from late frosts if fruiting is priority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58485249638744,"sku":null,"price":1.87,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60-90cm","offer_id":58485249671512,"sku":null,"price":3.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_2192.jpg?v=1789920062","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/white-mulberry-morus-alba","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}