So delicious and they love deep watering. Im in las vegas. So far so good???? Thank you for all your encouragements to try mulberries. They are indeed a most generous tree with wonderful, sweet berries. I have Not at all like blackberries that taste odd after freezing or with seeds that get caught in your teeth: The seeds are tiny and unobtrusive. My honey bees like them and birds do too.
If you see rain coming, wait till after the rain: The berries will be partially washed off bugs for you. Mine are just starting … Read more ». Twenty-six, wow! Minus 45 Celsius is not an issue for them. Hi my house has a tree that suddenly started to grow mulberries at least i think they are. Is this possible?
Im wondering if it would be safe to eat since they look quite smaller than pictures ive seen, we live in metro Denver and the soil at our house might be bad where the tree is located. That does sound rather unusual, and you should always err on the side of caution when experimenting with new wild edibles.
Changes in weather patterns, availability of nutrients, and pruning can cause sudden changes in the ability to produce a harvest from year to year, for various types of trees. What do the leaves look like? Can you send a photo? If … Read more ». I have a weeping mulberry but I am getting more tree like branches then weeping. If I prune these branches will it encourage the weeping branches to form.
The weeping branches produce fruit, the regular ones do not. I bought an Everbearing Mulberry Tree from Fast growing trees 2 years ago. Does anyone know? Where are you located, Patricia? Everbearing mulberries are typically known for being very productive, given the right growing conditions and care.
It may simply be that your tree is still too young to produce fruit- trees grown from seed can require 10 years or more to begin producing, and the 2-foot sapling that you planted was probably on the young side. I think that you should prune the plant and give it some food pruning the plant can help the plant focus on the flowers and fruit instead of the leaves.
I was given 8 mulberry saplings at the beginning of the summer. We are in the process of relocating so did not want to plant on the property we are selling so I planted them in 5 gallon pots in a high quality potting soil. The buckets have small holes in the bottom for drainage and the saplings have thrived well. We have purchased our new property and I would like to plant them now instead of trying to winter them.
We are just now entering fall and have not had a freeze yet. Is it safe for me to … Read more ». Mulberry is cold hardy, but planting in the spring is recommended, to give young trees the best chance of setting roots and becoming established. Where are you located?
Do you have a full-sun location on your new property, with fertile soil that drains well and a neutral pH, and plenty of space to grow? If any amending is required, it would be best to do that now if needed, then wait until spring to plant. Plants growing in containers are tolerant of frost, but you … Read more ». Fruitless White Mulberry Read on for our best tips to bring this beautiful tree to your yard, and to raise it well! Facebook Twitter Pinterest More Posts Notify of.
Oldest Newest Most Voted. Inline Feedbacks. Allison Sidhu allison-sidhu. Reply to Liz 2 years ago. Nan Schiller rellihcsnan8. Generally, it isn't the nursery being deceitful, but rather a general lack of knowledge and concern for the lowly mulberry. Tasting a certain cultivar first hand is certainly the most reliable way to finding a mulberry that will please you. Cultivars of Morus alba White Mulberry and Morus macroura Himalayan are first to become available for tasting in the spring.
Next will be Morus rubra Red Mulberry varieties and hybrids, while Morus nigra is last to ripen in summer months. Morus albas are often being sold as the more flavorful Morus nigra in regions of the humid south and the cold north because in these regions of North America the desirable Morus nigra does not thrive well. If local purchase is not an option, it would be advisable to do an online search of reliable plant nurseries before making a purchase.
The placement of the various cultivars into their corresponding species in this website was mostly derived from the Morus accessions list on the "U. The database is a good resource, but one must be aware that most of the cultivar placement contained therein is based solely on taxonomy determinations and not genetic testing. Also, considering the ease at which the various species except nigra can cross form hybrids , perhaps most cultivars don't represent any particular species category, but are instead hybrids.
Therefore, please look at the cultivars listed under a specific species as having characteristics which closest match the taxonomy of that species category and not a "pure" genetic makeup. Cultivars tend to vary greatly in flavor depending on the climate, soil, sunlight, and care where they are grown. A cultivar of Morus alba grown in a fertile California soil may be reported as "flavorful", while the same cultivar in the sandy soil of Florida, may taste "bland".
Also, be aware, a cultivar named 'Oscar' from one nursery, may actually be something else at another nursery Be careful about selecting cultivars that may not withstand the climate of your area.
Although the cultivar may fit the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone for your area, if your climate is fraught with hard freezes occurring after several weeks of very warm temperatures, you might be better served in purchasing a more cold hardy cultivar, since many cultivars 'Shangri-La' for example will proceed to bud and leaf out at the hint of spring. It should be noted, nearly all mulberries will grow even in the extreme tropics, but disease problems and fruiting issues from lack of winter chill can make growing problematic.
One orchard grower in the Philippines strips the branches of leaves of his purported 'Illinois' mulberry trees to induce fruiting; claiming to have achieved up to six crops a year. So the upper "USDA Zone" number listed is just a suggested range for easy care for that particular cultivar. Another consideration in selecting a mulberry cultivar is based on how you plan to enjoy your plant. Many people are attracted to the "everbearing" varieties with the hope of enjoying their fresh fruit over an extended period of several months.
In a perfect world, the "everbearing" varieties are an excellent choice, but there are a few points that need to be considered. If your plan is to prune your plant and keep it small, you will compete for the few mulberries ripening on a daily basis with birds and a host of other diurnal and nocturnal critters While they possibly might lack in intelligence over their human rival, they excel in persistence.
So barring colossal measures to protect your fruit, a more realistic approach might be to let the plant become a large tree; then there will be plenty for everyone. Still, another factor is as the "everbearing mulberry" continues to produce into the summer, insects and the heat of summer cause issues.
Thrips, fruit flies, and other insects can become an issue as the temperature heats up. And, very hot summer temperatures can cause the fruit to become somewhat desiccated, or extensive summer rains can cause a host of other issues. Even with a small, well pruned tree, you should enjoy a good portion of the crop.
Mulberries freeze very well and have many uses see "The Bounty" page. This author has attempted to place the various cultivars in specific species categories, but feel time and genetic testing will uncover many errors. The cultivars listed in this website are just a sampling of popular cultivars of mulberries, and in no way intended to mitigate other cultivars one may find. Most mulberry cultivars are self-fruitful and do not require a male pollinator, but there is some evidence that suggests pollination can increase the size of fruit and yield.
Morus alba holds center stage as for having the most cultivars. While, indeed, there are many white-fruited cultivars, most cultivars have ripe fruit that is pink to black in color. The white fruited Morus alba flavor is distinct from the dark fruited Morus alba ; the former reported to be reminiscent of watermelon.
Morus alba has a wide range of fruit quality, although taste can be highly subjective. Morus alba cultivars are generally described as being "sweet", while Morus rubra cultivars and hybrids are regarded as more "flavorful". Morus macroura has a unique "raspberry" flavor, and Morus nigra most often holds the highest taste rating.
White Mulberry grows and fruits best when planted where it will receive at least 4 hours of full sun per day. How to Grow Mulberry Trees How to plant mulberry trees Your mulberry sapling will grow best in full sun six to eight hours daily , and fertile soil, with a pH between 5.
How to achieve maximum results Red mulberries are hardy to USDA hardiness zone 4, but if you are in zone 6 or higher we recommend the black mulberry, which has a more flavorful berry.
How to Care for Mulberry Trees Watering and nutrients For the first season, water your mulberry tree whenever you are not getting an inch of rain per week. Pollination Most commercial mulberry trees are propagated from cuttings taken from a parent tree. Pruning Mulberries do not need much pruning, in fact, they do not heal well from cuts so it is best to avoid doing too much trimming.
Pests and diseases Few pests will bother a mature mulberry enough to need remediation. Harvesting Black mulberry trees are the easiest to harvest, as the trees are smaller than other varieties and can be trained to a bush-like form.
Mature width ft. Sunlight requirement Full Sun Growth rate Moderate. Sunlight requirement Full-Partial Growth rate Moderate.
Mature width 12 ft. Sunlight requirement Full Sun needed for fruiting. Tolerates shade Growth rate Moderate. Sunlight requirement Full Sun Growth rate Fast. Sunlight requirement Full-Partial Growth rate Fast. Mature width 15 ft. Sunlight requirement Full-Partial Growth rate Slow. Mature width 20 ft. Fast Growing. Growing Zones: Varies by variety.
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