Description
White mulberries are often treated like a background fruit—sweet, easy, and plentiful. This White Fruiting Mulberry selection is different. It’s one of the most impressive white mulberries we grow, delivering fruit that can be surprisingly substantial for a white type, with a clean sweetness that holds up whether you eat it fresh or preserve it.
The berries ripen to a pale white and are best harvested when fully finished and soft. In our growing conditions, fruit can approach an inch long and be notably plump—an uncommon trait for white mulberries and a big part of why this tree stands out in our collection.
Where it really shines is productivity. Once established, it can put on heavy crops, making it a strong choice if you want volume for fresh eating and preserving. Many growers dry mulberries for storage and then drop the dried fruit straight into tea for a naturally sweet, berry-forward infusion—simple, practical, and genuinely enjoyable.
Overview
- Sweet white mulberries with excellent fresh-eating quality
- In our plantings, fruit can be notably plump for a white mulberry
- Heavy-bearing and highly productive once established
- Excellent for drying and adding to tea
- Self-fertile and easy to grow
Growing Details
Latin Name: Morus alba (White Fruiting selection)
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4–9
Rootstock: Russian mulberry (Morus alba tatarica)
Bearing Age: 1–3 years
Size at Maturity: Typically 15–25 ft tall and wide with pruning (larger if left unpruned)
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: High once established
Additional Notes
- Grower’s Insight: We’ve grown many white mulberries—this one stands out for fruit size and production. If you want a white mulberry that actually feels “premium,” this is a strong contender.
- Regional Insight: Performs well across a wide range of climates; full sun improves sweetness and helps fruit finish cleanly.
- For best flavor, harvest fully ripe fruit—white mulberries are sweetest when they’re completely finished and release easily.
- Mulberries can stain when dropped—consider placement if planting near patios or light hardscape.
- Explore more mulberries in our collection: Mulberry Trees
