Trader Mulberry vs Riverbank Grape - TreeTime.ca

Trader Mulberry vs Riverbank Grape

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Morus x Trader

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Riverbank Grape
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The Riverbank Grape, also known as the Frost Grape, or Wild Grape, is a cold-hardy variety that produces fragrant white flowers in the spring and then tart, purple grapes late in the summer.

The Riverbank Grape is a vigorous grower that attracts lots of wildlife, who enjoy the fruit and flowers. This plant is native to North America, and is also highly resistant to fungal diseases, making this a great addition to your city gardens. This plant does best with a trellis.

Note: We do not ship grape vines to BC due to regulatory restrictions from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

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.

Riverbank Grape Quick Facts

Trader Mulberry Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3b
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: high
Maintenance: medium


Bark: yellow-red to brown
Flowers: fragrant white
Berries: purple
Berries: black seedless, large
Firmness: firm
Flavor: tart
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: late summer
Harvest: Early July - Early September
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: frost grape, wild grape
Other Names: mulberry, red mulberry