White Ivory Mulberry
Morus alba - White Ivory
White Ivory has fruit that's big, white with a crimson blush, and it is "amazingly sweet and flavorful, indescribable actually" says Lucille Whitman of Whitman Farms. Zones 5b to 8. A tree type up to 30-50' in full sun and only kept smaller by manipulation. Mulberries can be pruned heavily. Very good for drying. Space 30' circle.
Plant Characteristics
- Pest Resistance: Very Good
- Disease Resistance: Very Good
- Drought Tolerance: Good
- Heat Tolerance: Excellent
- Humidity Tolerance: Very Good
- Sun Tolerance: Excellent
- Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
- Shade Tolerance: Fair
- No‑Spray Suitability: Excellent
- Salt Tolerance: Poor
- Fresh (edible quality for kids / eating): Excellent
- Deer Resistance: Poor
- Thorns: No
- Plant Type: Tree
- Soil Type: Adaptable
- Edible Type: Fruit
- Self‑Fertile: Yes