Mulberry 'Tehama' White (Morus alba)
Rare White Mulberry with Sweet, Seedless, Blackberry-Sized Fruit
The Tehama Mulberry (Morus alba ‘Tehama’) is a rare white mulberry cultivar selected in California for its huge, seedless berries and incredible sweetness. Unlike the small, tart berries of many mulberries, Tehama produces long, plump fruits—often the size of blackberries—that ripen to ivory-white or pale golden. The flavor is mild, honey-sweet, and low-acid, making them perfect for fresh eating, drying, or blending into smoothies and desserts. Vigorous and heavy-bearing, Tehama grows quickly into a productive fruiting tree that doubles as an attractive shade provider in edible landscapes.
Cultural & Culinary Significance
White mulberries (Morus alba) have been cultivated for centuries, most famously in China as the primary food source for silkworms and as a valued fruit in traditional medicine. In the Middle East and Mediterranean, dried mulberries are still enjoyed as a staple snack. The Tehama variety continues this heritage in California gardens, offering an especially fruitful, sweet, and nearly seedless selection. Its berries are excellent fresh from the tree, dried into chewy, raisin-like snacks, or used in preserves and baked goods.
Why Grow Tehama Mulberry?
- Produces large, ivory-to-golden seedless mulberries
- Sweet, mild, low-acid flavor for fresh eating and drying
- Heavy producer with vigorous growth habit
- Adaptable, low-maintenance tree with high ornamental value
- One of the best white mulberry cultivars for home growers