Ninebark vs Trader Mulberry - TreeTime.ca

Ninebark vs Trader Mulberry

Physocarpus opulifolius

Morus x Trader

CUSTOM GROW

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Ninebark
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Ninebark is a small, multi-stemmed shrub, that is used to add texture or colour to any yard.

It features flaky, cinnamon-brown bark, attractive white flowers, and long, maple-like leaves.

The Trader Mulberry is a rare find. Named for the Trader family who brought the mulberry from Germany when they immigrated to the U.S. in 1982 and planted the original tree at their new homestead in North Dakota. This tree still bears fruit today! Similar to the Illinois Everbearing, but more winter hardy, this mulberry is a cross between white and red mulberry trees. This vigourous tree will produce large, sweet-tasting, virtually-seedless, black fruit throughout the entire summer and is great for fresh eating, jams, and wine. Do not plant near walkways or driveways as the berries can stain.

Ninebark Quick Facts

Trader Mulberry Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3b
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: small white clusters
Berries: small pink to purple berry like follicles
Berries: black seedless, large
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: Early July - Early September
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB
Other Names: mulberry, red mulberry