{"product_id":"mulberry-skinner-morus-macroura-var-skinner","title":"Mulberry 'Skinner' (Morus macroura var. Skinner)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eSUPER RARE! Velvet-Sweet Fruit on Cascading Branches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eMulberry ‘Skinner’ (\u003cem data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eMorus macroura\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"276\"\u003eSkinner\u003c\/em\u003e) is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"337\"\u003eexceptionally rare, grafted long-fruited mulberry\u003c\/strong\u003e prized by collectors and serious fruit growers. Propagated by grafting to preserve its extraordinary traits, this tree produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"488\"\u003etrue-to-type fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e with remarkable size, flavor, and form. Its dramatic, pendulous berries stretch several inches long, ripening from soft green to blushed rose, then deepening into rich wine-red or dusky purple. Each fruit is tender, aromatic, and meltingly sweet, carried beneath an elegant canopy of finely serrated, satin-green leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eCelebrated for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eextreme rarity, ornamental beauty, and exceptional eating quality\u003c\/strong\u003e, ‘Skinner’ is one of the most distinctive mulberries in cultivation. As noted by Craig (Florida Fruit Geek), \u003cem data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003e“The flavor is excellent—sweet and fruity, kind of a fig-raspberry taste.”\u003c\/em\u003e This is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003ecollector-grade mulberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a common backyard variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eFast-growing and productive once established, ‘Skinner’ delivers abundant fruit for fresh eating, syrups, jams, and desserts while also providing light shade and visual drama. Its cascading fruit, reliable performance, and uncommon lineage make it a standout for edible landscapes, food forests, and growers seeking something truly special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003ePlant in full sun for best fruiting and color. Prefers well-drained soil but adapts to sandy or loamy conditions. Water regularly during establishment, then deeply during dry periods. Protect young trees from hard freezes. Feed lightly in spring and prune after harvest to shape. Performs best in-ground, though large containers are possible. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003eGrafted trees may fruit in as little as 1 years under good conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"X-Large Nursery Pot","offer_id":48700458631411,"sku":"MUL-SKI-XL","price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0311\/8094\/7593\/files\/sow-exotic-tropical-fruit-tree-x-large-nursery-pot-mulberry-skinner-morus-macroura-var-skinner-37951620055283.png?v=1776021847","url":"https:\/\/practicalmagicstore.com\/products\/mulberry-skinner-morus-macroura-var-skinner","provider":"Practical Magic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}