Mulberry (Beautiful Day)

Description

Beautiful Day was selected for a very practical reason: it delivers the enjoyment of mulberries without the heavy staining associated with dark-fruited types. The fruit ripens to a pale white or cream tone and may develop a light pink blush as it matures.

The berries are sweet when fully ripe, with a soft texture and gentle flavor that’s well suited to fresh eating. Because the fruit remains light in color, it’s also a natural fit for drying—yielding a clean, honeyed result without deep purple staining.

Like many mulberries, Beautiful Day is vigorous and adaptable. Left unpruned, it can develop into a substantial tree, but it also tolerates hard annual pruning well, making it surprisingly manageable in home landscapes where size control matters.

Overview

• White to pale mulberry with a light pink blush at ripeness
• Low-staining fruit compared to dark mulberries
• Sweet flavor for fresh eating and drying
• Fast-growing and productive once established
• Responds well to pruning for size management

Growing Details

Latin Name: Morus alba ’Beautiful Day’Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soil (adaptable once established)Hardiness: USDA Zone 5–9Rootstock: Russian mulberry (Morus alba tatarica)Bearing Age: 1–3 yearsSize at Maturity: Typically 15–25 ft tall and wide without pruningFlowering: Spring; inconspicuous catkins (not showy)Ripening Time: Early to mid-summer; timing varies by climatePollination: Self-fertilePests & Diseases: Generally low-maintenance with few serious issuesYield: Productive once established; yields increase as the tree matures

Additional Notes

• Grower’s Insight: Beautiful Day is often chosen for where it’s planted as much as how it tastes—near patios, paths, and living spaces where low staining matters.
• Regional Insight: Performs well in temperate regions including the Pacific Northwest; warmer summers tend to enhance sweetness and overall fruit quality.
• Harvest fruit fully ripe for best sweetness and texture.
• Fruit is delicate and best enjoyed fresh or processed soon after harvest.
• Explore more mulberries in our collection: Mulberry Trees