Unravelling the tale of London's mulberry tree heritage

Since Roman times mulberries have been planted in London for their delicious fruit and medicinal virtues. Today's trees help to tell this tale, including of London's medieval abbeys, monasteries, and King James I's attempt to start a silk industry to rival Italy and France.

The Magdalen Mulberry

Magdalen College Oxford has a wind-thrown black mulberry in the Grove deer park

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Autumn mulberry round-up 2022

Peter visits some special veteran mulberry trees

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Managing your mulberry

A short introduction to managing mature mulberries.

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