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Manchurian Apricot vs Trader Mulberry

Prunus armeniaca var. mandshurica

Morus x Trader

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Manchurian Apricot
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Manchurian Apricot is a winter-hardy relative of the native plum. This tree can stand some drought, but will not handle standing water or saturated moist soils. It can be used in shelterbelts, hedges, or as an ornamental. Manchurian Apricot will also attract songbirds, rabbits, and other rodents if left uncontrolled.

This tree will produce fruit once it reaches maturity at between two and five years old. Other famous cultivars of Manchurian Apricot include Scout Apricot, Moongold, and many more.

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.

Manchurian Apricot Quick Facts

Trader Mulberry Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3b
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: orange to yellow
Berries: black seedless, large
Fruit size: 40g
Firmness: firm
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: Early July - Early September
Flowers: white to light pink
Bark: red to cinnamon brown
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none




Other Names: mulberry, red mulberry