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Al starts with ... Hi all, I'm checking out different mulberry varieties and wondering why the Hicks Fancy is so expensive ($44) compared to other mulberry varieties. If they are all so similar - the 'standard' ones at least - why this difference? There have been other posts about this next point, but I am seeking a rough-leaved black mulberry that I know was in W.A. but not sure where else it could be in Oz. It was a beautiful tree and exceptional fruit; if anybody has one nearby I would love to hear about it. The tree I remember was quite compact but most distinctive were the coarse feeling leaves and very large fruit. Cheers, Allan | About the Author Al South Golden Beach 18th October 2014 12:59pm #UserID: 1301 Posts: 51 View All Al's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Al says... Maybe they are rare? Another question that may be related is that the Beenleigh Black variety is cutting grown- along with the normal black mulberry- while the Hicks Fancy is grafted, I guess onto white mulberry rootstock as other varieties are. Perhaps it doesn't strike or do so well as a cutting. Perhaps this is a clue? Anyhow I got my name down for a red shatoot - which really does seem hard to come by and it will soon be on its way so I'm happy enough :) | About the Author Al South Golden Beach 19th October 2014 9:22pm #UserID: 1301 Posts: 51 View All Al's Edible Fruit Trees |