Hardy Mulberry | Gurney's Seed & Nursery Co.

Bunches of Juicy, Black Fruit

Easy-care tree grows 25-40 ft. tall
Makes a good shade tree
Edible fruits ripen in July

An easy fruit tree to grow, the Hardy Mulberry is fast growing and reaches a height of 25-40 ft. tall. In late July, its juicy, purple-black, sweet and flavorful berries ripen. The berries are up to an inch long and good for eating fresh. They're most commonly used for making into jellies and deep purple wine. The berries also freeze well. The deciduous mulberry has shiny, dark green foliage and also makes a fine shade tree. Self-pollinating. Zones 4-8.

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
3A-4A	3/24/25 - 6/6/25
4B	3/24/25 - 6/6/25
5A	3/10/25 - 6/6/25
5B	2/24/25 - 6/6/25
6A	2/23/25 - 6/6/25
6B	2/23/25 - 5/30/25
7A	2/3/25 - 5/30/25
7B	2/3/25 - 5/30/25
8A & B	2/4/25 - 5/9/25
9A & B	2/4/25 - 5/9/25
10A & B	2/4/25 - 5/9/25
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7B: 6/2/25 Zones 8A-10B: 5/5/25

Botanical Name: Morus x hybrid
Height: 10-30 feet
Spacing:10-30 feet
Depth:Plant at the same depth as in the nursery.
Spread:10-30 feet
Light Required:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollinator:Mulberries can be either dioecious (meaning separate trees have the male and female reproductive parts) or monoecious (meaning male & female reproductive parts appear on the same tree) and can change from one sex to another at different stages.
Color: Green.
Size: Premium
Blooms: Late Spring
Fruit: Dark purple; sweet; 1/2 to 1 inch long.
Zone: 4-8

Form: Tree, mulberry.
Flower Form: Male and female flowers.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained moist soil.
Growth Rate: Rapid growth rate.
Pruning: Deciduous trees, like mulberry trees are best pruned when the tree is dormant. Late Fall or early Spring is the best time, whether your tree is fruit bearing or not. Pruning methods are best dictated by your purpose--whether to keep the tree a certain si
Foliage: Shiny, dark green deciduous foliage.