Russian White Mulberry vs Trader Mulberry - TreeTime.ca

Russian White Mulberry vs Trader Mulberry

Morus alba tatarica

Morus x Trader

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Russian White Mulberry
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Russian White Mulberry is a cold hardy and adaptable tree. It is a great choice for the impatient gardener as it reaches its mature height in a short period of time and has an attractive, dense, and rounded form.

Odd looking berries are produced among a backdrop of glossy, deep green foliage. The blackberry-esque berries ripen slowly over the season, ranging in color from white, pink, and purple-violet. While the berries are not well regarded for fresh eating, they have made tasty jams and preserves.

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.

Russian White Mulberry Quick Facts

Trader Mulberry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3b
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: white, tart, nutritious and sweet
Berries: black seedless, large
Flavor: light sweet taste
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: Early July - Early September
Flowers: white
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: mulberry, red mulberry