Morus alba ‘Trader’ – Black Mulberry

Self-Fertile. Juicy, sweet, highly nutritious black fruits ripen from early July through September. Fruits are 1-1½” long, and fully ripen a few days after reddening. Fruits are more tart if picked early, but still delicious. Bears fruit 2-3 years after planting.

‘Trader’ Mulberry is from Germany and was introduced to the United States in 1892 by the Trader family. It was planted on their family farm in North Dakota. The tree is thriving still, producing fruit over 100 years later!

Mulberries can be eaten fresh, dried, and made into pies, juices, or preserves. Unprocessed picked fruits do not store well.

‘Trader’ is one of the hardiest fruiting Black Mulberries, suitable to Zone 4 unprotected, and Zone 3 with protection.