{"id":21268,"date":"2021-06-16T23:09:09","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T03:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/?p=21268"},"modified":"2023-01-05T16:50:57","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T21:50:57","slug":"mulberry-varieties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/mulberry-varieties\/","title":{"rendered":"Mulberry Varieties: The Red, Black &#038; White Mulberry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Depending on the species, mulberries grow as shrub or tree with white, red, or black fruits. We present different types and varieties of mulberry.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The genus of the mulberry trees ( <em>Morus<\/em> ) is diverse and there are various types and varieties for planting in the home garden or pots. In this article, we give you an overview of different varieties of mulberry.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"White_mulberry\"><\/span>White mulberry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6616cce479f3e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6616cce479f3e\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/mulberry-varieties\/#White_mulberry\" title=\"White mulberry\">White mulberry<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/mulberry-varieties\/#Varieties_of_white_mulberry\" title=\"Varieties of white mulberry\">Varieties of white mulberry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/mulberry-varieties\/#Ornamental_forms_of_the_white_mulberry\" title=\"Ornamental forms of the white mulberry\">Ornamental forms of the white mulberry<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/mulberry-varieties\/#Black_mulberry\" title=\"Black mulberry\">Black mulberry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/mulberry-varieties\/#Red_mulberry\" title=\"Red mulberry\">Red mulberry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/mulberry-varieties\/#Asian_mulberry\" title=\"Asian mulberry\">Asian mulberry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/mulberry-varieties\/#Large_fruited_mulberry\" title=\"Large fruited mulberry\">Large fruited mulberry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/mulberry-varieties\/#Japanese_mulberry\" title=\"Japanese mulberry\">Japanese mulberry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/mulberry-varieties\/#Dwarf_mulberry_trees\" title=\"Dwarf mulberry trees\">Dwarf mulberry trees<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The white mulberry tree ( <em>Morus alba<\/em> ) comes from East Asia and has been cultivated in China for over 4500 years. It prefers sunny, light, calcareous, and sandy soils. The foliage of the medium-sized tree was mainly used for food by silkworms, but it also produces many sweet, white to red-black fruits. It was also planted as an ornamental tree.<\/p>\n<p>The white mulberry can be planted individually, in groups, or wild protective hedges. However, it is also very suitable for strictly trimmed hedges and as a topiary. Here you will find an overview of the numerous fruiting varieties and ornamental forms of the white mulberry.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Varieties_of_white_mulberry\"><\/span>Varieties of white mulberry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8216;Aurefolia&#8217;: Mulberry variety with light green leaves and golden yellow autumn colors. It forms delicate lilac, white and sweet-tasting fruits with a honey-like scent.<\/li>\n<li>&#8216;Constantinopolitana&#8217;: Mulberry with a strong but compact growth. The 5 cm long, sweet fruits first turn yellowish when ripe, then later black-red.<\/li>\n<li>&#8216;Emanuelle&#8217;: French variety with striking light purple, about 3 cm long fruits. The small tree reaches a height of about 5 m.<\/li>\n<li>&#8216;White Sofia&#8217;: Small tree about 5 m tall. The variety makes 4 cm long white fruits with a purple coating and a very sweet taste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/70212e00f62288318c591139c1f6f37d.jpg\" alt=\"Mulberry varieties: overview of the red, black &amp; white mulberry\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ornamental_forms_of_the_white_mulberry\"><\/span>Ornamental forms of the white mulberry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8216;Nana&#8217;: Globular, shrubby growing mulberry with dense growth up to 3.5 m in height and width. Does not produce any fruit as the plants are mostly purely male.<\/li>\n<li>&#8216;Pendula&#8217;: mulberry tree with pendulous growth, also called weeping mulberry. The tree can reach heights of 2 &#8211; 6 m and forms dense arbors under the overhanging branches. It forms small, red-black fruits when ripe.<\/li>\n<li>Sycamore-leaved mulberry tree ( <em>Morus alba<\/em> f. <em>Macrophylla<\/em> ): Small tree with 3 &#8211; 10 m growth height and sycamore-like leaves.<\/li>\n<li>&#8216;Pyramidalis&#8217;: Columnar mulberry tree with a height of 10 &#8211; 16 m. The few fruits are 1 &#8211; 2 cm small and white in color.<\/li>\n<li>&#8216;Spiral: zigzag mulberry or corkscrew mulberry with twisted shoots. The growth is shrubby up to 4 m in height and width. The large leaves can be 20 cm long.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/bbdc20521d9ddb81fff37d283cf4447f.jpg\" alt=\"Mulberry varieties: overview of the red, black &amp; white mulberry\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Black_mulberry\"><\/span>Black mulberry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The black mulberry ( <em>Morus nigra<\/em> ) comes from Western Asia and has now also immigrated to America and Southern Europe. The small tree, which needs warmth, thrives here in protected areas with a wine-growing climate. The preferred lime-rich and nutrient-rich soil should be warm and sunny. The black-violet fruits taste much more aromatic than those of the white mulberry.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8216;Agate&#8217;: large shrub or small tree 3 &#8211; 5 m high. The 3 &#8211; 4 cm long fruits ripen in late summer and taste sweet and aromatic.<\/li>\n<li>&#8216;Black Persian&#8217;: Central Asian variety with very large black fruits up to 6 cm long and 3 cm wide.<\/li>\n<li>&#8216;Kaester&#8217;: High-yielding mulberry variety from Los Angeles with very sweet, about 4 cm long black-red fruits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2979bda281f8196b7ab8a7956309c980.jpg\" alt=\"Mulberry varieties: overview of the red, black &amp; white mulberry\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_mulberry\"><\/span>Red mulberry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The red mulberry ( <em>Morus rubra<\/em> ) is at home in the east of the USA and can grow up to 15 m high in its homeland. It prefers moist locations, which is why it is often found on river banks. Their fruits hardly differ from those of the black mulberry. However, they are slightly smaller at 3 cm in length and turn red or red-black when ripe. The foliage of this species turns bright golden yellow in autumn. There are only a few selections of this type, but crosses with <em>Morus alba<\/em> are far more well known.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8216;Gelso Rosso&#8217;: Slow-growing Italian variety of the red mulberry with a final height of only 3.5 m.<\/li>\n<li><em>Morus<\/em> <em>alba<\/em> x <em>rubra<\/em> &#8216;Illinois Overbearing&#8217;: Cross of white and red mulberry. Abundant, black fruit variety with good winter hardiness in mild areas and later ripening time.<\/li>\n<li><em>Morusalba<\/em> x <em>rubra<\/em> &#8216;Wellington&#8217;: A variety of white and red mulberry bred by Richard Wellington in New York. Fertile variety with aromatic, black fruits and a long harvest time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/a4d53de73c5cabbede3f56417c99b627.jpg\" alt=\"Mulberry varieties: overview of the red, black &amp; white mulberry\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asian_mulberry\"><\/span>Asian mulberry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Asian mulberry ( <em>Morus australis<\/em> ), also called Korean or Chinese mulberry, comes from East Asia. It used to be counted among the white mulberries under the name <em>Morus alba<\/em> var. <em>Stylosa.<\/em> It feels good on limestone soils and still grows in colder locations, it forms a 2 to 3 m high shrub with deeply lobed small leaves and numerous black-red fruits about 1 cm in size.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/16b117ede410f49622a726d6aa466977.jpg\" alt=\"Mulberry varieties: overview of the red, black &amp; white mulberry\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Large_fruited_mulberry\"><\/span>Large fruited mulberry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The large-fruited or long mulberry ( <em>Morus macroura<\/em> ) lives up to its name with fruits up to 10 cm in length. They are therefore significantly longer than the fruits of all other species. The large-fruited mulberry needs warmth and should be planted in mild climates. It is hardy to a maximum of -10 \u00b0 C. The ideal location is in full sun on deep, nutrient-rich, and moist soils.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8216;Pakistan Red&#8217;: Mulberry with a height of 5 m and comparatively good winter hardiness. The 7 &#8211; 8 cm long fruits turn deep red to black-red when ripe and taste aromatic and sweet.<\/li>\n<li>&#8216;Giant Pakistan&#8217;: This variety makes the largest mulberry fruits with a length of up to 10 cm. These taste sweet and aromatic, stay rather firm, and are therefore easy to store. &#8216;Giant Pakistan&#8217; is hardy to -10 \u00b0 C and can reach a height of 10 m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/9288fef42aed68833439ab80aad7a986.jpg\" alt=\"Mulberry varieties: overview of the red, black &amp; white mulberry\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Japanese_mulberry\"><\/span>Japanese mulberry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Japanese mulberry ( <em>Morus kagayamae<\/em> ; synonym <em>Morus bombycis<\/em> ) grows as a large shrub or small tree. The older leaves are notched like a plane tree. It reaches a height of 5 to 8 m and forms small, blackberry-like red-black fruits. The sweet and fruity taste is also reminiscent of blackberries, which is why this type is also offered as a blackberry plane tree. There are very few varieties of this species, such as &#8216;Shin-Tso&#8217;. The optimal location for the Japanese mulberry is sunny, warm, and protected on nutrient-rich, well-drained soil.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/c31e9dd228ae1570d6bc7332d96e7e5a.jpg\" alt=\"Mulberry varieties: overview of the red, black &amp; white mulberry\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dwarf_mulberry_trees\"><\/span>Dwarf mulberry trees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Morus acidosa<\/em> &#8216;Mulle&#8217;: Mulberry with weak growth from Swedish breeding. The small trees are extremely hardy and do not grow taller than 3.5 m even when they are old, and with pruning, measures are significantly smaller. Many small, black berry-like fruits with a sweet and sour taste already hang on young trees. In addition to a warm, full sun location, &#8216;Mulle&#8217; prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich, and fresh soils.<\/li>\n<li><em>Morus rotundiloba<\/em> &#8216;Mojo Berry&#8217;: dwarf mulberry up to 1.5 m and good winter hardiness down to -15 \u00b0 C. This extremely slow-growing mulberry variety is also suitable for pot cultivation. In sunny locations with a good supply of nutrients and well-drained soil, this dwarf mulberry is particularly fruitful. The numerous sweet fruits ripen one after the other between June and September.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/f248826438969bdfc6b8d416423c8f85.jpg\" alt=\"Mulberry varieties: overview of the red, black &amp; white mulberry\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After selecting the right species and variety, it is time to plant the mulberry trees. 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