Excellent quality with a long fruiting season. Widely adapted, tolerates drought or high humidity. Silk Hope Mulberry is similar to Illinois Everbearing, but superior in size and flavor. North Carolina selection by A. J. Bullard. Zone 5-9.
ZONE: 5-9
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. Mid to late season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 300-500 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Average.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Quickly to 20'; will easily add 3' - 5' yearly.
