Prelude Raspberry vs Trader Mulberry - TreeTime.ca

Prelude Raspberry vs Trader Mulberry

Rubus x Prelude

Morus x Trader

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Prelude Raspberry
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Prelude Raspberry is one of the earliest ripening raspberries. As early as June you can expect red berries that are delectably sweet and perfect for fresh eating, baking, and preserves. It is disease resistant, cold hardy, and vigorous in nature. Expect raspberries one year after planting.

The Prelude Raspberry is a fast-growing floricane. This means that raspberries will not grow on canes the year they first grow. The mature canes they do grow on, however, produce more berries than primocane varieties.

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.

Prelude Raspberry Quick Facts

Trader Mulberry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3b
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 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
Berries: black seedless, large
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: Early July - Early September
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: long
Maintenance: high
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none




Other Names: mulberry, red mulberry