Best mulberry! Zone 10b

General Fruit Growing
#1

Hi all,

I have a semi-shade spot that would be nice for a vigorous tree. I was thinking a mulberry. I think they are delicious.

I only ever see the dwarf black at nursuries but was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for a different variety. I do have access to DWN stuff here on the west coast.

I am in zone 10b…I’m not sure if that matters at all?

Things that I am looking for (and of course please correct me if i’m wrong)

-standard fruit variety (not the long skinny ones…) I seem to like the juiciness of the standards. That being said, i’ve never had the long ones but I heard they tend to be a bit on the dry side? Is this true?
-rich flavor
-productive…are everbearing varieties actually ever bearing?
-semi-dwarf tree, however not too concerned because it will be pruned to max 8’. Would a standard size be better in the partial shade?

Thanks everyone for the help. I know this is very vague but any insights you can give would be fantastic.

Cheers,

Sean in San Marcos, CA

#2

Morus Nigra.
You can get any of the varieties – Black Beauty, Persian, English. They all taste the same. i.e. awesome!

I re-read your post- the only problems are semi shade and maybe your lack of chill hours. Nigra needs full sun and some chill hours.

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#3

Excellent, thank you @ramv

I get around 150 chill hours a year on a normal year…but who knows what the new normal is.

Do you like the persian long mulberries?

I’ve never had one.

Thanks for the tips!

Sean

#4

These aren’t particularly long. They are dark with deep red juice that stains your fingers. Intense sweet and tart flavor.

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