Type
self-fruitful, black fruit
Mulberry variety
Wellington Mulberry
Wellington is an old, well-regarded black mulberry selection with large, flavorful fruit. It is grown chiefly for fresh use and desserts.
Season
early summer
Best for
fresh eating, baking
About Wellington
Wellington is an old black-fruited mulberry cultivar valued for large, flavorful berries. It is a vigorous tree that can produce substantial crops once established.
Growing Wellington Mulberry
Give Wellington generous spacing and prune in dormancy only to manage size or remove damaged wood. Harvest often as berries turn fully black, and keep it away from patios and vehicles because the fruit stains.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all mulberry, see the complete guide.
How to grow MulberryOther mulberry varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.