Wellington Mulberry is a cold-hardy hybrid between white and red mulberry species, thriving in zones 5 through 9 and reaching a mature height of 30 feet. This cultivar earns its place in disease-resistant orchards through superior vigor and reliable production, blooming in mid to late summer and producing abundant edible berries. The variety handles cold winters with ease while remaining low-chill enough for warmer regions, making it unusually flexible across diverse climates.
Full Sun
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5-9
360in H x ?in W
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Moderate
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This hybrid mulberry combines the hardiness of its red mulberry parent with the productivity of white mulberry stock, creating a tree that can handle zone 5 winters without hesitation. Summer blooms transition into reliable berry crops, and the disease resistance bred into this cultivar means you're not battling the common mulberry problems that plague other selections. Gardeners in transitional climates especially appreciate how Wellington bridges the gap between northern and southern mulberry varieties.
Wellington Mulberry's edible berries are harvested for fresh eating, preserves, and desserts. The berries ripen over an extended season in summer and early fall, allowing for successive pickings rather than a single concentrated harvest.
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Begin harvesting Wellington Mulberry berries in mid to late summer as they ripen fully on the branch. Ripe berries detach easily with a gentle tug, dropping into your hand or a collection cloth spread beneath the branches. Pick berries as they reach full color and soft texture; they do not continue to ripen after falling from the tree. Multiple harvests throughout the season extend your yield as different branches mature at slightly staggered times.
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