Live Mulberry Plant - Morus Nigra - Dwarf Mulberry - Zones 5 - 10 - Easy Care - Container Growing

Can also be known as a Dwarf Everbearing Mulberry, Black Mulberry, or Everbearing Black Mulberry

The Everbearing Mulberry is a compact, fruit-producing tree that offers a long harvest season, often producing sweet berries from spring through fall, and even longer in warmer climates! Known for its low maintenance and adaptability, it’s an excellent choice for home gardeners, especially those working with limited space or containers. 

Key Features:

• Fruit: Small, sweet, blackberry-like fruit that can be eaten fresh, dried, or used in jams, smoothies, pies, and wine. The fruit turns deep purple-black when ripe.

• Fruit Production: Begins producing fruit in the first year and can continue fruiting for several months, hence the name "everbearing."

• Growth Habit: Typically grows 6–10 feet tall when grown in containers, and up to 15–20 feet in the ground (can be pruned to maintain smaller size).

• Growth Rate: Fast-growing; can reach maturity quickly with proper care.

• Leaves: Broad, shiny green leaves that may vary in shape. Deciduous in most climates.

• Lifespan: Long-living and productive for many years.

Growing Conditions:

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours per day) zones 5 to 7 - Part Sun (4 to 6) zones 8 to 10

• Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates a variety of soil types including sandy and loamy

• Watering: Moderate; water regularly but avoid waterlogging

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–10 (varies slightly by cultivar)

• Container Friendly: Yes — thrives in pots with proper drainage and pruning

• Pollination: Self-pollinating — no need for a second tree

****Please Note: Depending on time of year, and inventory, plants will vary in height. All plants ship out between 13 and 20 inches tall. ****

Care Tips:

• Prune annually to maintain shape and encourage air circulation.

• Protect young fruit from birds with netting if needed.

• Fertilize lightly in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.

• Use mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

****High temperatures (90 degrees and higher) or extreme cold temperatures (40 and below) can result in leaf loss and decreased appearance. Please check your local temperatures prior to ordering. ****

Benefits:

• Long harvest season

• Attractive ornamental tree with delicious fruit

• Ideal for patios, balconies, and urban gardens

• Drought-tolerant once established

• Low maintenance and beginner-friendly