Edible in the red stage when they have a raspberry like flavor, or in the black stage when they are among the finest flavored of hardy mulberries. Oscars Mulberry is very early ripening. Zone 5-9.
ZONE: 5-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Self-fruitful. Wind pollinated. Leafs out very late to avoid spring frosts.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 2/3 sun, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Will grow in wide-ranging soil conditions. Dormant prune to avoid sap bleed. Spur bearer. Stake young trees to avoid them becoming top-heavy and uprooting. Can be kept pruned as 10' x 10' bush and sheared yearly. Early to mid-season ripening. Fruit is very juicy and keeps poorly.
CHILL HOURS: 300-500 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Average.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Quickly to 25'-35' x 20'; will easily add 3' - 5' yearly.
