31-03-2004, 11:18 AM
Quote:Originally posted by BushbabyI imported over 120 bonsai into the UK when I moved there, I lost many to the cold and low light conditions and the survivors tended to be whippy and lacked chlorophyll (sp) so the leaves were always pale. the survival rate of my grove of white mulberry, that were around 25 -30 years old (I was given one while still in std6.. ) along with one or two others, was good, I lost one in the 9 years and that was after a mid winter accident broke around thirty odd pots and trees when the shelving collapsed. Forced me to build a conservatory rather than buy new carpets (wife not happy
Does anyone know how well white mulberry trees will grow in this climate?
A neighbour a few doors up (back in SA) had a tree in their garden and I have very fond memories of picking and eating the fruit as a kid. Also, I remember the reward I got from Mom when I took a berries home for her - they are/were her favourite fruit.
I know there are some very old trees growing in Kew Gardens in London - but then again just about everything thrives there even though they would not grow a stone's throw from Kew.
Can anyone comment?
)Any rate took same trees to the Middle East and they flourished there due to the higher warmth and light intensity. When I gave away (yes gave
) my trees the grove was one of my favourites and was very healthy.So to cut a longer story short
If you are prepared to pot it initially and move it indoors when it is cold, until it establishes itself and keep it frost free you maybe lucky. I just do not know how it would survive out doors for the protracted winter, keeping in mind outdoors can be around 0-10 C for around 6 months or more. The lack of warmth and light intensity might also keep it from fruiting (which my trees did in SA but never in UK even in the centrally heated conservatory)