Dwarf Everbearing Mulberry Tree
Description
Shakespeare showered attention on his mulberry tree, and for good reason — the large, black mulberries of (Morus nigra) are so intensely sweet and deeply flavored that they’ve been prized above all other fruits by those who’ve discovered them for centuries. The Dwarf Everbearing Mulberry delivers that extraordinary fruit in a compact, easy-to-manage form — bearing May through summer, training as a multi-stemmed shrub or tree, prunable to as small as 2–6 feet, and happy in the full sun or even heavy clay soils that many fruit trees struggle in. One of the few fruit trees that actually prefers heavy soil. Self-pollinating, long-lived, and low-maintenance in Zones 5–10. Berries freeze exceptionally well.
Flavor Like No Other — So Sweet There’s No Need for Sugar
Mulberry devotees describe the flavor as genuinely unlike anything else — intensely sweet, complex, and deeply satisfying in a way that store-bought berries simply can’t replicate because mulberries don’t ship commercially. The soft, juicy black berries ripen from May through summer in an extended everbearing harvest that delivers fresh fruit over weeks rather than in a single rush. Eat them fresh, fold them into jams and preserves, ferment them into wine, or freeze them for year-round enjoyment — every use delivers the same extraordinary flavor.
Compact and Prunable — Small Space, Full-Sized Berries
Despite producing full-sized berries, the Dwarf Everbearing Mulberry fits spaces where standard mulberry trees wouldn’t. It can be grown as a multi-stemmed shrub or trained to a tree form, and with annual pruning after fruiting, it can be maintained at just 2–6 feet tall — making it practical for smaller yards, tight corners, and even container growing. Left unpruned it reaches 10–15 feet, filling a moderate landscape space with a genuinely beautiful specimen tree.
Prefers Heavy Soil — Thrives Where Others Struggle
Most fruit trees demand well-drained, light loam. Dwarf Everbearing Mulberry is one of the rare exceptions that actually performs well in heavier clay soils — a meaningful advantage for gardeners who’ve struggled to grow fruit trees in clay-heavy sites. Add its tolerance for a wide range of conditions, low pest and disease pressure, and a potential lifespan of 100 years or more, and it’s one of the most durable and reliable fruit trees available.
Why Growers Choose Dwarf Everbearing Mulberry
- Flavor like no other — intensely sweet black mulberries that can’t be bought commercially
- Extended everbearing harvest — May through summer, not a single-flush crop
- Compact and prunable — can be maintained at 2–6 feet or grown as a full specimen tree
- Thrives in heavy clay soils — one of the few fruit trees that prefers them
- 100-year potential lifespan — a multi-generational planting
- Self-pollinating — productive with just one tree
Survival Guaranteed!
Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.
Characteristics
| Characteristic Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Chill Hours | 400 |
| Fruit Color | Black |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 10 |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | May Through Summer |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Characteristic Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Soft, Juicy |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 3 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow mulberry trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
