Mulberry Charlton House Fruit Tree

A magnificent tree with a wonderful history! These black mulberries were planted at the behest of King James I, who wished to establish a silk trade. Unfortunately silkworms feed only on the leaves of the white mulberry! Our stock derives from one of his original plantings in what is now the Chelsea Physic Garden. The berries ripen to purple-black in August and are juicy, delicious and sweet yet sharp. Mulberries are superb eaten fresh or made into jam.

Supplied as bare root trees dug freshly from the field (as opposed to cold stored), carefully packed and then despatched by overnight courier.

All bare root trees are supplied with a full and complete growing guide and will be despatched from late November (weather depending)– the perfect time for planting.

For a short guide to pollination groups and sizing please see our bare root fruit tree guide.