Description
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: Hardy to USDA Zone 5
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.
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