Oscar Mulberry is a hybrid between white and red mulberry species, bred to combine the best traits of both parents into a single, vigorous tree. Hardy from zones 6 through 9, this cultivar grows into a substantial shade tree reaching 35 feet tall at maturity, yet establishes quickly enough that you'll see substantial growth within the first few years. The tree produces abundant sweet fruit in mid to late summer, ripening from July through August with minimal fuss once established. Its fast-growing nature and easy-care requirements make it a rewarding addition to orchards and home landscapes where you want food production without constant intervention.
Full Sun
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6-9
420in H x ?in W
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Moderate
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Oscar Mulberry establishes with remarkable speed, shooting upward faster than many other fruit trees while demanding little beyond initial watering during its first two years in the ground. The hybrid vigor inherited from its white and red mulberry parentage gives it both productivity and resilience, flowering and fruiting reliably across a wide hardiness range. Its substantial mature height transforms it into genuine shade infrastructure while the extended July-through-August harvest window means weeks of fresh fruit rather than a brief, all-at-once glut.
Oscar Mulberry fruit is eaten fresh from the tree, where its sweetness makes it compelling for snacking and desserts. The berries can be preserved through freezing, cooking down into jams, or drying. As a shade tree with significant edible productivity, it serves a dual purpose in the landscape, providing both cooling coverage and food.
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Pick berries when they reach full color, typically from late July through August depending on your location. Ripe mulberries release easily from the branch with a gentle tug; fruit that resists picking is not yet mature. Harvest frequently during the fruiting window, as mulberries ripen progressively along the branches rather than all at once.
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