Morus, 'Gerardi Dwarf' mulberry USDA Zone Hardiness_Zones 6-9 Pests and diseases: Susceptible to

Pests and diseases: Susceptible to Cytospora canker

Site Selection: Ideally full-sun or light shade

Site requirements: Best in full sun

This variety is grown for its great color and stem strength in the landscape

Morus, 'Gerardi Dwarf' mulberry USDA Zone Hardiness_Zones 6-9 Pests and diseases: Susceptible toMorus alba x rubra 'Gerardi Dwarf' Variety description: A dwarf, slow growing mulberry ideal for small gardens. Growth between internodes (space between buds) is only an inch or less, on full size mulberries it can be 5 6". Fruit is full sized, sweet and juicy with the vinous quality that characterises the best mulberries. Somewhat rare tree. Originally introduced by Louis Gerardi of Gerardi Nursery in Illinois. Site requirements: Full sun location.