Morus alba X rubra (Girardi)

The Girardi mulberry is an outstanding variety known for being easy to care for and offering impressive production on a compact, attractive dwarf tree. It's a fast favorite for anyone who plants it. Due to its immunity to popcorn disease, it thrives where other varieties like Illinois Everbearing or Collier may struggle. The fruit has a deliciously sweet-tart flavor, comparable to the best tasting mulberries. The tree grows to a height of 6 to 8 feet, making it our smallest mulberry tree available. With large leaves and compact growth, it ripens early in the growing season. This tree is native to wild selections and was introduced by Girardi Nursery, O'Fallon, IL. Best suited for Zones 5-8.

Space trees 8 to 10 feet apart.

Plant Characteristics:

• Pest Resistance: Excellent
• Disease Resistance: Very Good
• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Heat Tolerance: Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Good
• Sun Tolerance: Good
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
• Shade Tolerance: Good
• No Spray: Very Good
• Salt Tolerance: Fair
• Fresh for Kids: Very Good
• Deer Resistance: Poor
• Thorns: None
• Plant Type: Tree
• Soil Type: Adaptable
• Edible Type: Berry
• Self-Fertile: Yes

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