Trader Mulberry vs Golden Spice Pear - TreeTime.ca

Trader Mulberry vs Golden Spice Pear

Morus x Trader

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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.

Golden Spice Pear produces delicious fruit and has other features that make it a striking accent tree. It is one of the few pears that successfully grows on the Canadian prairies. In late August, small, yellow pears with a slight red overlay will ripen and be ready for a variety of needs, including: fresh eating, canning, jams, and baking. They are slightly sweet with a crisp texture. Come fall, the green foliage transitions to orange, red, or burgundy, adding a burst of color to your yard.

Golden Spice Pear requires upkeep to ensure its survival and longevity. Regular pruning is recommended in late winter or early spring to maintain the oval shape and overall health of the tree. An additional pear or apple tree is required within 150 m (500’) for cross pollination and fruit production to occur.

Trader Mulberry Quick Facts

Golden Spice Pear Quick Facts

Zone: 3b
Zone: 3a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: burgundy
Berries: black seedless, large
Firmness: firm
Flavor: sweet
Flavor: sweet, crisp
Harvest: Early July - Early September
Harvest: late august early september
Flowers: white
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: high
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium




Other Names: mulberry, red mulberry
Other Names: ussurian pear