Trader Mulberry

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Morus nigra ‘Trader’ — Trader Mulberry

Trader Mulberry has a long and storied history. The original tree was brought from Germany by the Trader family and planted on their farm in North Dakota around 1892; that tree still produces fruit more than a century later. 

This cultivar produces sweet, juicy black mulberries over an extended season — typically from early July through September in cooler climates. 

Trader is among the most cold‑hardy and long‑lived mulberries, demonstrating remarkable pest and disease tolerance as well as resilience to demanding conditions. 

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Very Good
• Disease Resistance: Very Good
• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Heat Tolerance: Very Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Good
• Sun Tolerance: Excellent — enjoys full sun for best fruit production
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor — prefers well‑drained soil conditions
• Shade Tolerance: Fair — best fruiting with adequate light
• No‑Spray Suitability: Very Good — generally low maintenance and tolerant
• Salt Tolerance: Fair
• Fresh‑for‑Kids / Edible Quality: Excellent — berries are sweet and appealing fresh or for preserves
• Deer Resistance: Poor — fruit and foliage may attract deer or other wildlife
• Thorns: No — easy, safe harvesting
• Plant Type: Tree (or small/medium-sized fruit tree in edible landscapes)
• Soil Type: Adaptable — tolerates a range of soils so long as drainage is good
• Edible Type: Fruit (black mulberries)
• Self‑Fertile: Yes — does not require a second tree for fruit set

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge; growers’ experience and local conditions may influence performance.