Mulberries were brought to Northern Europe in Roman times. They are easy to grow and have the potential to produce big crops in Ireland. Modern mulberry varieties generally begin cropping at a young age, often after only 3 or 4 years. The trees are very long lived. Trees should be spaced at 6-10 meters for best results.
In appearance mulberries resemble a swollen loganberry, becoming sweet, succulent and full of juice. Unlike many other fruits, mulberries ripen over an extended period of time and have a long picking season.
The three main species are Morus alba, Morus rubra and Morus nigra. The cultivars offered here are mainly Morus alba x Morus rubra hybrids.
Young grafted trees (80-100cm high) €32 ea
Cultivars
Capsrum
Morus alba x Morus rubra. Grown in Norther United States and Southern Canada. Large black sweet fruit.
Chelsea
Morus nigra. Old English variety. Very large black succulent fruit.
Carman
Morus alba x Morus rubra. Canadian variety (Ontario). Large white coloured sweet fruit. Hardy and very productive.
Illinois Everbearing
Morus alba x Morus rubra. US variety. Black fruit with good flavour. Considered to be one of the best varieties. Long fruiting season.
Italian
Morus alba x Morus rubra. Large black delicious fruit. Slightly less hardy than the other cultivars.
Ivory
Morus alba x Morus rubra. Canadian variety. Large pinky-white sweet fruit. Heavy producer.
Availability
Sold out
Seed-grown Morus nigra - black mulberry
Seed-grown black mulberry suitable for mixed woodland or forest garden situations, or for rootstock for grafting on named varieties.
Small container-grown plants (30-50cm high) €6.00 ea
Availability
Available February
Delivery charges
1-3 trees €15.00
4-7 trees €20.00
8-12 trees €25.00
Over 12 trees €28.00
Orders may be also collected by arrangement from our premises in Westport. Stocks are extremely limited so early ordering is advised in order to avoid disappointment.
Additional ordering information
Please use the printable order form provided or simply list the items on a sheet of paper. Add up the total, including carriage if applicable. Do not forget to include your own address and phone number. Payment should be by cheque postal order or bank draft, made payable to the Sustainability Institute.
The Sustainability Institute
Cooloughra
Ballinrobe Rd
Westport
Co. Mayo
Republic of Ireland