Mulberry (Sweet Lavender)

Sweet Lavender Mulberry is a refined white mulberry selection grown primarily for sweetness. When fully ripe, the pale fruit can develop a soft lavender blush, giving the tree a distinctive and elegant look while remaining firmly in the “sweet white mulberry” category rather than a novelty color variant. The flavor is the main attraction—very sweet, low in acidity, and best enjoyed when fruit is fully finished and translucent. Like many white mulberries, complexity is gentle rather than bold, but sweetness is reliable and abundant, making it an excellent fresh-eating mulberry for those who prefer clean, honeyed fruit.

The tree itself is vigorous and cold-hardy, forming a broad, spreading canopy if left unpruned. With routine pruning, it can be maintained at a practical size for home orchards while still producing heavy crops. Sweet Lavender is grafted onto Russian mulberry rootstock, contributing to its resilience and adaptability.

Overview

• White mulberry with pale fruit and lavender blush when fully ripe
• Exceptionally sweet flavor with low acidity
• Cold-hardy and reliable in northern climates
• Vigorous growth; manageable with pruning
• Self-fertile and productive

Growing Details

Latin Name: Morus alba ’Sweet Lavender’
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5–9
Rootstock: Russian mulberry (Morus alba tatarica)
Bearing Age: 1–3 years
Size at Maturity: Typically 20–30 ft tall and wide if unpruned; can be maintained smaller with pruning
Flowering: Spring; inconspicuous catkins (not showy)
Ripening Time: Early to mid-summer; timing varies by climate
Pollination: Self-fertile
Pests & Diseases: Generally low-maintenance with few serious issues
Yield: Productive once established

Additional Notes

• Grower’s Insight: Sweet Lavender is best judged when fruit is fully ripe. Pick too early and the flavor can be flat; allow berries to finish and sweetness comes through clearly.
• Regional Insight: Particularly well suited to colder and temperate regions where hardy white mulberries excel; full sun improves sweetness and fruit finish.
• Fruit color is typically pale white, with lavender tones appearing as berries reach full maturity.
• White mulberries are often chosen for sweetness first; reduced staining is a secondary benefit, not the primary appeal.
• Explore more mulberries in our collection: Mulberry Trees