{"product_id":"schwarze-maulbeere-abtei-brauweiler-morus-nigra","title":"Black Mulberry (Morus nigra \"Abtei Brauweiler\") – Grafted clone of the oldest mulberry tree in Germany","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color md-content stronger\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_419794f7a7e419b0\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Mathilde Mulberry: A living piece of history from Brauweiler Abbey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBring a real, living natural monument into your own garden! This tree is not just any black mulberry – it is a 100 percent genetically identical clone of the legendary, over 1,000-year-old mulberry tree at Brauweiler Abbey. Thanks to state-of-the-art botanical techniques, the exact genetic makeup of this ancient tree with its unique character has been preserved. An absolute rarity for lovers of historical plants that combines the magic of the Middle Ages with heavenly sweet fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/b\u003e Grafted young plant (genetic clone from tissue culture) in a 3-liter pot (approx. 50cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eMorus nigra\u003c\/i\u003e (clone 'Abtei Brauweiler')\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicturesque, deciduous tree with a gnarly, characterful crown in maturity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFruits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep dark to black, blackberry-like mulberries with an intensely sweet and aromatic flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial feature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExact genetic copy (tissue culture) of Germany's oldest mulberry tree; grafted onto vigorous rootstock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun, warm and sheltered from the wind; prefers deep, well-drained, and calcareous soils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Myth: Mathilde's vision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most fascinating founding legends of the Rhineland is intertwined with the original tree in Brauweiler. According to legend, Mathilde, daughter of Emperor Otto II and wife of the Lotharingian Count Palatine Ezzo, rested in the shade of a large mulberry tree around the year 1024. In her sleep, she had a divine vision that prompted her to found a monastery at exactly that spot – today's Brauweiler Abbey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe venerable original still stands in the abbey's courtyard today. The gnarly tree has survived wars, storms, and centuries, and is considered the oldest mulberry tree in Germany. With this clone, you are planting the exact same tree under whose leaves an emperor's daughter once wrote German history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBotanical achievement: Tissue culture and grafting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo secure the unique genetics of this natural monument for posterity, the original material was propagated in the laboratory using a highly complex \u003cb\u003ein-vitro tissue culture\u003c\/b\u003e. This means your plant is not a common seedling showing genetic variations, but an exact, 1:1 identical clone of the over 1,000-year-old original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, this clone was expertly \u003cb\u003egrafted onto robust \u003ci\u003eMorus nigra\u003c\/i\u003e rootstock\u003c\/b\u003e. This not only guarantees perfect compatibility and maximum vigor, but also ensures the plant is much more resilient and produces its first fruits much earlier than a self-rooted specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe fruits: The black gold of the Middle Ages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe black mulberry was revered in antiquity and the Middle Ages for its delicious fruits as a monastic medicinal and snack plant. In midsummer, the elongated, deep-black berries ripen. They are extremely juicy and possess an incomparably intense, sweet-fruity aroma with a very fine, refreshing acidity. Since the berries are very soft and difficult to transport, eating them fresh directly from your own tree is an exclusive luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLocation, care, and special winter hardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this historical clone to develop optimally, it requires a warm, sunny, and wind-sheltered spot – ideally in front of a south-facing wall that radiates heat or in a mild courtyard. The soil should be deep and well-drained, as the fleshy roots of the mulberry absolutely cannot tolerate waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegarding winter hardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe over 1,000-year-old original in the Rhineland is the best proof of the enormous climatic resilience of these genetics. Mature trees are absolutely frost-hardy in our latitudes (down to approx. -20 °C) and brave even harsh winters. Nevertheless, the fresh wood of your grafted young plant must first harden off at its new location. In the \u003cb\u003efirst two to three years\u003c\/b\u003e, light winter protection is therefore essential:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoot protection:\u003c\/b\u003e In late autumn, pile up a thick layer of dry leaves, bark mulch, or brushwood around the base of the trunk. This protects the sensitive root collar from deep ground frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrunk protection:\u003c\/b\u003e In very harsh locations or during icy east winds (dry frost), it is advisable to wrap the young trunk with breathable frost protection fleece or jute fabric to prevent frost cracks in the bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandling late frosts:\u003c\/b\u003e If a late frost in the spring should catch the fresh leaves or tips that sprout very early, there is no need to worry. \u003ci\u003eMorus nigra\u003c\/i\u003e possesses enormous regenerative power and will willingly sprout again from dormant buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the tree has mastered this initial establishment phase and developed deep roots, it no longer requires any protection. It will develop into an extremely low-maintenance, heat- and drought-resistant shrub that will bring you joy for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56065784906113,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/6332\/3777\/files\/Image_d3i9g2d3i9g2d3i9.png?v=1777825368","url":"https:\/\/pflanzenwelten-heinek.de\/en\/products\/schwarze-maulbeere-abtei-brauweiler-morus-nigra","provider":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}