Mojo Berry Mulberry
A selection of a rarely seen mulberry species (Morus rotundiloba) that is the result of decades of breeding work in Japan by Hajime Matsunaga who sought out to find a dwarfing mulberry that had a long fruiting period and made delicious fruit. Mojo Berry is the first mulberry we’ve seen that is truly dwarfing, growing only 5-7 feet tall and produces tons of mulberries from a young age. Mojo Berry is unique in that it produces on both new wood and old wood extending the mulberry harvest from May until September. A perfect option for anybody wanting to grow a mulberry in a pot or in a smaller space than mulberry trees would typically allow for. Winner of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Plant of the Year in 2017.
Exotic, sweet, and delicious, Mulberries are very popular in Central Asia and the Middle East. Now you can grow and enjoy this juicy and nutritious fruit! Mulberry fruit resembles a Blackberry and is delicious eaten fresh. It can also be dried for tasty winter snacks. Mulberries are pest and disease resistant and form an attractive, small tree with dark green, tropical foliage. Along the ancient Silk Road in Central Asia, Mulberries are widely grown for their foliage, which is used to feed silkworms.
Latin Name: Morus rotundiloba
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Hardy to around 0° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 5-7 ft. in height
Bloom Time: Spring
Ripening Time: May to September
Yield: 10-20 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Mulberries are not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 7-10