At one time, the Mulberry was one of the most treasured fruit trees on the homestead. Planted around outbuildings and livestock pens, they were valued as beautiful, useful and lush shade trees. Mulberries needed no care, and reliably produced bucketfuls of delicious fruit. When the berries were harvested in spring, much time was spent preserving and storing the bounty. Opening a jar of mulberry jam or delicious dried mulberry raisins in the depths of winter was a true pleasure. Even spicy wines were made from the delicious and versatile Mulberry. Mulberries prefer well-drained soils and part to full sun.

Mulberry Varieties (Morus spp.)

Ornamental Mulberry

CONTORTED MULBERRY Morus bombycis or Morus alba 'Unryn' (Dragon in the Clouds Mulberry) Truly an odd sight, with its gnarled and twisted branches. Non-fruiting. Grows to 30 feet. Zones 7-10. $34.99 3 gal (4-5ft).

Ho'O RARE Japanese variety of Morus alba whose name means king or royalty. The leaves look like a living topographic map. The area between minor veins is distorted, so the leaf surface is crinkled or raised. Great yellow fall color. Non-fruiting. Zones 5-9. $39.99 3 gal (4-5ft).

NUCLEAR BLAST This odd, twisted and rare shred-leaf mulberry will charm you with its dwarf size (1-3 feet) and odd shape. Add this one to your collection of minature trees-- you'll be glad that you did! Non-fruiting. Zones 5-9. $39.99 3 gal (2-3ft).


Fruiting Mulberry -- all are self fertile.

BOYSENBERRY BLACK A homestead Wakulla berry. Bears hefty crops of gigantic seedless black fruit. Distinct tart 'boysenberry' taste makes for great jam. Zones 7-10. $34.99 3 gal (4-6ft).

ILLINOIS EVERBEARING Touted as one of the longest ripening varieties for the South. Excellent quality. Reddish black fruits are up to 1 1/2 inch long. Large grower. Ripens mid-May to early June. Zones 5-8b. $34.99 3 gal (4-6ft).

PAKISTAN Imagine a whole tree of raspberries! That is what this tree most reminds me of. The berries are large and long -- up to 4 inches -- and have a delicious, rich real raspberry flavor. Ripens mid to late May. Zones 9-10. $34.99 3 gal (4-6ft).

PANDORA'S BOX WEEPING MULBERRY This unusual tree is a sure show-stopper in the landscape! The twisted, gnarled trunk is crowned with a cascade of branches that weep to the ground. Produces an abundance of small black fruit in early summer. Zones 7-10. $34.99 3 gal (4-6ft).

PEGGY'S BLACK Another Just Fruits find! Very heavy producer of 1 1/2 inch deep purple fruit with a rich, sweet flavor. Zones 7-10. $34.99 3 gal (4-6ft).

WACISSA A Just Fruits find! Extremely heavy producer of 1 1/2 inch deep purple fruit. Rich sweet blackberry flavor. Zones 7-10. $34.99 3 gal (4-6ft).


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