Mulberry trees are a very popular choice and always sell out before the end of the season (August). If we are sold out you can still purchase one now for guaranteed delivery when the growing season starts again in August.
Carman Mulberry Tree Options Explained
150-180cm: 2-3 years old, 12L container, Half Standard. Lollipop shaped with around 80-100cm clear stem.
Carman Mulberry Tree
Carman Mulberry is an unusual fruiting mulberry tree producing large, creamy-white mulberries with a sweet flavour. It is a good option if you want something different from the more familiar dark-fruited mulberries. The pale fruit gives it extra novelty value, while the tree itself remains an attractive ornamental feature with broad green foliage and a neat half-standard shape. Due to the pale nature of the fruits, other mulberry trees mock it when the sun comes out, so it could be considered a "ginger" of the mulberry world.
Carman is self-fertile, so you do not need a second mulberry tree nearby to get fruit. It is known for cropping from a young age, which makes it a useful choice if you want a productive mulberry without waiting years for the first harvest. The fruit usually ripens from August and can be eaten fresh, used in desserts, or cooked into jams and summer puddings.
Planting Carman Mulberry
Plant Carman Mulberry in full sun or light partial shade, although the warmest and sunniest position will usually give the best results for fruiting. Choose fertile, well-drained soil and avoid exposed, cold or waterlogged sites. A sheltered garden position helps protect young growth and improves the chances of reliable cropping.
When planting a container-grown mulberry, water the pot thoroughly first, plant at the same depth as it was growing in the container, firm gently and water in well. Keep the area around the base clear of weeds and grass while the tree establishes, and water during dry spells in the first growing season.
Pruning Carman Mulberry
Prune Carman Mulberry lightly in late autumn or early winter while dormant. Aim to keep the half-standard head open, balanced and tidy rather than trying to force it into a rigid shape. Remove dead, damaged, weak or crossing branches and shorten any awkward growth if needed.
Avoid major pruning in spring or summer because mulberries can bleed sap, and avoid hard pruning unless there is a clear reason to do it. For a half-standard tree, the aim is to keep a clean stem, a balanced head and a natural shape.
Allegedly Interesting Information About Carman Mulberry
Carman Mulberry is a Canadian-raised mulberry selected by Ernie Grimo of Grimo Nut Nursery in Ontario. It is a Morus alba x Morus rubra hybrid, so it is not just a standard white mulberry. You may also see it listed as Morus alba 'Carmen', which appears to be a spelling variation.
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