Early ripening of big, black delicious berries on a small tree. Very large, heart shaped leaves. A southern variety from Florida, yet grown as far North as Washington D.C. and as far West as Washington state. Shangri La Mulberry is possibly our most disease resistant variety offered this year for the humid Southeastern United States. Zone 7-9.
ZONE: 7-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Self-fruitful. Wind pollinated. Leafs out very late.
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. Stake young trees to avoid them becoming top-heavy and uprooting. Can be kept pruned as 10' x 10' bush and sheared yearly. Early season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 300-500 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Quickly to 20'; will easily add 3' - 5' yearly.
