Homer Mulberry Tree

The "Homer" Mulberry is a variety that was growing on our property in south Georgia when we moved here in 2013. It was planted by my wife's grandfather long before we moved here and has provided a wealth of berries in our backyard over the years. After speaking with many mulberry experts in an attempt to identify the variety, we were unable to match the characteristics of this mulberry variety with any known varieties. As a result, we've named it after my wife's grandfather, whose name was Homer. To the best of our knowledge, this is a hybridized version of Morus rubra (red mulberry) which is native to Eastern and Central North America. These trees can get quite large over time (30' tall and wide) and provide lots of beauty in addition to all the delicious mulberries. This species is said to be cold-hardy in zones 4-10, with established trees able to tolerate temperates as low as -25°F. Younger, newly planted trees should be protected from extreme cold. Due to the fact that mulberries