Description Persian Dwarf Everbearing is valued for doing something most mulberries don’t: staying genuinely small without constant pruning. Its compact habit is inherent to the variety, making it a practical choice for patios, containers, borders, and tight garden spaces. The tree produces dark purple to black mulberries with a pleasant sweetness and fruits over an extended period rather than in a single short flush. While “everbearing” doesn’t mean nonstop fruiting, growers can expect repeated waves of ripe berries through the season, especially in warm conditions. Overview Naturally compact mulberry suited to containers and small gardens Extended fruiting season compared to many standard mulberries Sweet, dark berries for fresh eating Easy to manage without aggressive pruning Self-fertile and beginner-friendly Growing Details Latin Name: Morus alba ’Persian Dwarf Everbearing’Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soilHardiness: USDA Zone 6–9Rootstock: Own-root (not grafted)Bearing Age: 1–3 yearsSize at Maturity: Typically 4–8 ft tall and wide (varies with container size and pruning)Flowering: Spring; inconspicuous catkins (not showy)Ripening Time: Late spring through summer; timing varies by climatePollination: Self-fertilePests & Diseases: Generally low-maintenance with few serious issuesYield: Moderate; steady over an extended season once established Additional Notes Grower’s Insight: The appeal of Persian Dwarf Everbearing is that its size is inherent to the variety. It behaves like a small plant because it is one—not because it’s constantly being held back. Regional Insight: Performs best in warm and temperate climates; in colder regions, container growing with protected overwintering helps maintain vigor and fruiting consistency. Harvest fruit when berries are fully dark and soft for best sweetness. Compact plants can still drop fruit—place thoughtfully near hardscape. Explore more mulberries in our collection: Mulberry Trees
