Goji Berry vs Trader Mulberry - TreeTime.ca

Goji Berry vs Trader Mulberry

Morus x Trader

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Goji Berry

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.

Goji Berry is a woody, deciduous perennial known for its hearty, bright orange-red berries. It typically produces light lavender flowers from June through September, with fruit maturation taking place between August and October.

Goji Berry berries are delicious, nutrient rich, high in antioxidants, and are often called a super fruit. Many describe their flavour as being like a tart cherry tomato.

Trader Mulberry Quick Facts

Goji Berry Quick Facts

Zone: 3b
Zone: 2a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: lavender or purple
Berries: black seedless, large
Berries: small orange-red berries (1-2 cm) that are considered a "superfood". Berries ripen between July and October
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: Early July - Early September
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: mulberry, red mulberry
Other Names: goji, wolfberry