Mulberry-Russian

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Mulberry-Russian

Morus alba tartaricum
Blackberry-shaped, sweet, mild, white fruit, sometimes pink or purple. Dried like raisins. Staple food in parts of Asia. Also delicious fresh or in pie and jam. Large spreading, bushy tree grows rapidly to 45-50 ft. tall. Bears fruit in about 3 years. Tolerates poor conditions and practically disease free. Self-fertile. Hardy to -25 degrees F. Native to China, but naturalized around the world. Used to feed silkworms.