Description
Persian Dwarf Everbearing is valued for doing something most mulberries don’t: staying genuinely small without constant pruning. Its compact habit is inherent to the variety, making it a practical choice for patios, containers, borders, and tight garden spaces.
The tree produces dark purple to black mulberries with a pleasant sweetness and fruits over an extended period rather than in a single short flush. While “everbearing” doesn’t mean nonstop fruiting, growers can expect repeated waves of ripe berries through the season, especially in warm conditions.
Overview
- Naturally compact mulberry suited to containers and small gardens
- Extended fruiting season compared to many standard mulberries
- Sweet, dark berries for fresh eating
- Easy to manage without aggressive pruning
- Self-fertile and beginner-friendly
Growing Details
Latin Name: Morus alba ‘Persian Dwarf Everbearing’
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soil
Hardiness: Hardy to USDA Zone 6
Rootstock: Own-root (not grafted)
Bearing Age: 1–3 years
Size at Maturity: Typically 4–8 ft tall and wide (varies with container size and pruning)
Flowering: Spring; inconspicuous catkins (not showy)
Ripening Time: Late spring through summer; timing varies by climate
Pollination: Self-fertile
Pests & Diseases: Generally low-maintenance with few serious issues
Yield: Moderate; steady over an extended season once established
Additional Notes
- Grower’s Insight: The appeal of Persian Dwarf Everbearing is that its size is inherent to the variety. It behaves like a small plant because it is one—not because it’s constantly being held back.
- Regional Insight: Performs best in warm and temperate climates; in colder regions, container growing with protected overwintering helps maintain vigor and fruiting consistency.
- Harvest fruit when berries are fully dark and soft for best sweetness.
- Compact plants can still drop fruit—place thoughtfully near hardscape.
- Explore more mulberries in our collection: Mulberry Trees
