Description

Small space requirements, but full-sized berries. Shakespeare showered attention on his mulberry tree, which produced his favorite fruit. This easy-to-grow, low-maintenance tree will reward you with baskets full of large, black mulberries so sweet there’s no need for sugar. Mulberry lovers prize this fruit for its intense flavor that’s truly like no other.

A lovely specimen tree, it will keep you in jam and wine all winter long, and the berries also freeze exceptionally well. One of the few trees that actually prefers heavy soil, the mulberry tree can achieve a lifespan of a hundred years or more. It can be grown as a multi-stemmed bush or trained to a tree form. May be kept as small as 2-6' tall by pruning after fruiting. Self-pollinating. Morus nigra.

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Characteristics

Chill Hours 400
Fruit Color Black
Fruit Size Medium - Large
Pollination Self-Pollinating
Ripens/Harvest May Through Summer
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 5.5 - 6.5
Taste Sweet
Texture Soft, Juicy
Years to Bear 2 - 3
Zone Range 5 - 10

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

When your tree matures, it will be approximately 10 - 15' tall x 15 - 20' wide.

Recommended Spacing

We recommend spacing these trees 15 - 20' apart to ensure room for growth.

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 10
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety is self pollinating.

In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best results.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow mulberry trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

Shipping Information

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