Shangri La Mulberry

Morus alba – Shangri La Mulberry

A productive mulberry with large, delicious black fruit and huge, heart-shaped leaves. Originally selected in Naples, Florida, Shangri La has proven hardy here in Virginia as well. Fruits earlier than our other mulberry varieties, providing an especially early harvest of plump, above-average-sized berries. A small tree reaching up to 20'. Space 15' circle. Zones 7–9.

“Shangri La is a wonderful tree, I have to buy more for friends.” – C M, Washington DC

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Excellent
• Disease Resistance: Very Good
• Drought Tolerance: Very Good
• Heat Tolerance: Excellent
• Humidity Tolerance: Excellent
• Sun Tolerance: Excellent
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
• Shade Tolerance: Fair
• No Spray: Excellent
• Salt Tolerance: Good
• Fresh for Kids: Very Good
• Deer Resistance: Poor
• Thorns: No
• Plant Type: Tree
• Soil Type: Adaptable
• Edible Type: Fruit
• Self Fertile: Yes

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome.