Mulberry 'Kukosa'

Morus alba

Variety description: This productive variety is from Korea, but has been grown successfully in North America from California, to Ontario,  Canada to Kentucky and Thomaston, Connecticut. Large (1.5-2'' x .5'') dark purple fruit ripen early, and continue to produce over a three week period in mid-summer. Trees come into bearing early. Excellent flavor. 

Site requirements: Full sun location. Like other fruit trees, mulberries will do well in fertile, well drained soil. Soil pH of 6.5 is ideal.

Hardiness: USDA zones 5-9. 

Size at maturity: With training when young and semi-annual pruning, mulberries can be maintained at 15-20'.

Plant size: Grafted tree, 3' tall with strong central leader.

Nursery availability: Spring 2020

Organically grown by Cricket Hill Garden, in compliance with CT NOFA Farmer's Pledge.