The fruit is up to 2 inches long on well cared for trees but smaller on those growing in the wild. The berries are white to violet colored. The red mulberry will reach 60 feet and bears red to black berries. The fruits of this tree are more acidic than those of the white mulberry. The berries ripen in June or July.
Mulberries grow in most soils but are at their best in light soil.
The fruits are used in juice, pies or wine or eaten raw. They are not acidic enough to be canned unless a source of acid is added. The fruit of the white mulberry may be too sweet for some tastes. It can be dried or added to breads. This information is for educational purposes only.