Big Pink Mulberry
A mulberry named for NW Portland’s favorite skyscraper? Perhaps, but more likely named for the big pink fruits on this delicious mulberry. Flavor is similar to a white mulberry but with a little something extra, and the pink fruits look beautiful when dehydrated or added to various dishes. Mulberries are vigorous growers and high producers. Their fruit practically melts in your mouth, making them less shelf stable, which is why we don’t often see them available in grocery stores. These delicious berries will provide you with a wonderful summer snack or the perfect fruit for preserves and jams.
Latin Name: Morus sp.
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 20° F.
Bearing Age: 2 – 3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 15-20 ft. in height
Bloom Time: Spring
Ripening Time: July to September
Yield: 15-25 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Mulberries are not bothered by pests or diseases in our climate
USDA Zone: 5