Description
Requirements and Tolerances
Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 4-8
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy
Soil pH: 5.5-7.0
Plant Spacing: 20-30′ apart
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: None
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Physical Characteristics
Rootstock: From Seed
Plant Size: 35-50′ tall, 30-40′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright, spreading
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: April-May
Flower Color: Greenish-white
Fall Color: Yellow-orange
Fruit Size: 1-1.5″
Fruit Flavor: Sweet
Fruit Color and Appearance Dark purple, cylindrical
Growth and Reproduction
Growth Rate: Fast
Years to Bear: 10-12
Lifespan: 50-75 years
Pollination Requirements: Requires cross-pollination
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees, flies)
Harvest Time: June-July
Yield & Storage: High, store in a cool, dry place
Disease Resistance
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Eastern United States
Nitrogen Fixing: No
William Parker (Verified Customer) –
Plant arrived with a well developed root system and strong branches. There was a tiny bit of damage to one branch, but nothing concerning. Well package, shipped fast, and well on its way to getting established in the landscape. Thanks Food Forest Nursery team!
myra louie (Verified Customer) –
The mulberry came quick in 2 days. The roots were full and health. Great Value.
sean russell (Verified Customer) –
Great looking bare root trees. Excited to add this mulberry variety to my mulberry orchard!
Maria S. (Verified Customer) –
Lovely looking baby tree with nice, healthy looking roots.
Katrina (Verified Customer) –
I was very impressed with the size and health of each item that I purchased. Happy customer.
Lee K. (Verified Customer) –
Sheryl S. (Verified Customer) –
Healthy looking bare root plants with strong root systems. It is about 18″ tall. Carefully packaged, but without a lot of wasteful packaging. Thank you!
Vinnie (Verified Customer) –
These taste like candy!!
Clint S. (Verified Customer) –
Darrell Fulcher (Verified Customer) –
Candice S. (Verified Customer) –
At least a foot tall tree with great roots. It’s been about 3 weeks since delivery and planted and I have growth every where.
Barbara W. (Verified Customer) –
Buds started to appear a few days after we planted it. Instructions were really clear.
Alisha (Verified Customer) –
Big beautiful plant ! Great looking roots ! And growing well
Bowman Moore (Verified Customer) –
Very pleased
Deborah Cook (Verified Customer) –
Just starting to leaf out
ANGELA (Verified Customer) –
Both plants look so healthy.
Neal N. (Verified Customer) –
Seemed a little frail, watching them closely.
Gayvonne (Verified Customer) –
Beautiful trees