Roots wrapped damp. They grow extremely fast. Plant them in a small pot until spring. Get a big headstart! The Dwarf Everbearing mulberry is a compact growing, dwarf tree (can be kept under 6 feet!) that fruits through the summer. Great variety for edible container gardens and patios. Fruit is medium size, black with a rich sweet flavor. Ripens May-July. Cold Hardy (20)-(15) Container Plant Container Friendly No, on its own root system Growing Zone 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B Mature Height 6-10 FT Mature Width 6-8 FT Pollinator Self Fertile Spacing 6-8 FT Sunlight Part to Full