Mulberry ‘Trader’ has a unique history. The original tree was brought to the U.S. from Germany in 1892 by the Trader family and planted on their farm in North Dakota. The original mulberry tree is still producing fruit more than 100 years later. ‘Trader’ mulberry fruit ripens over an extended period from early July to September and the mulberries are 1-1.5” long, juicy with a sweet mulberry flavor, that’s tart when first ripe and sweet a few days later. Mulberries can be eaten fresh or dried, or made into pies, jellies, juice or wine. The fruit has excellent nutritional value and multiple health benefits. ‘Trader’ Mulberry is one of the hardiest fruiting plants easily surviving in zone 4 and zone 3 with protection. A 2-year-old specimen will bear fruit in just 3 years. It is a small tree growing up to 30 feet tall.