Plant Database
Taiwan Mulberry
Mulberry ‘Taiwan’
The Taiwan Mulberry is a prolific and resilient variety prized for its long bearing season and uniquely balanced flavor. It reliably produces heavy crops of small, sweet-tart berries and, with proper pruning, can even bear fruit multiple times a year in the warm Bay Area climate, offering an extended harvest of delicious, nutritious snacks.
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Known for its exceptionally long and prolific fruiting season; with proper care, it can produce fruit from spring through fall in warm climates.
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Produces small to medium, deep red to purple berries with a perfect “9-parts sweet, 1-part tart” flavor balance that is intensely flavorful.
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A self-fertile, fast-growing, and compact deciduous tree (15-20 ft), making it more manageable for smaller yards than some giant mulberry varieties.
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Features thick, dark green leaves that are also harvested for silkworm rearing or used in herbal teas.
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Thrives in full sun and heat, is drought-tolerant, and is well-adapted to California‘s growing conditions.
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Responds very well to pruning, which encourages new growth and can stimulate multiple fruit crops throughout the year.
Flavor Profile:
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Flavor: A perfect blend of intense sweetness with a bright, refreshing hint of acidity, making it more complex than purely sweet varieties.
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Texture: Juicy and soft.
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Best Uses: Excellent for continuous fresh eating, ideal for making well-balanced jams and pies, and a great addition to smoothies or fruit salads.