Extremely flavorful sweet tart fruit. Round and juicy. Persian Fruiting Black Mulberry is best adapted to the Southwest and West Coast states. Grows to 25 ft. if left unpruned. Self-fruitful. Zone 7-10.
ZONE: 7-10
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Self-fruitful. Wind pollinated.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 2/3 sun, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Will grow in wide-ranging soil conditions. Dormant prune to avoid sap bleed. Spur bearer. Bears on second year wood. Mid to late season ripening. Fruit is very juicy and keeps poorly.
CHILL HOURS: 400 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good if summers are not warm and humid. Best for West Coast and Southeast of US.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 25' tall and wide if unpruned.
